4 Down, 9 to Go
Yesterday my summer vacation started when I submitted the final paper for my class Audience Insight. This is the first time I’ve taken two classes in a row, and it was rough. 18 weeks of class on top of work and family was difficult for everyone. My kids were just as ready for me to [...]
“I don’t know if I am popyler”
Buddy and I were working on his Cub Scout book, finishing up a project. He had to read a scenario and respond with how he would react. It included things like what he would do if a stranger came to the door and he was home alone, or if kids were teasing a child with [...]
Spring Break Should Be Mandatory For Everyone
I fondly recall my Spring Breaks as a college student. One year my now-husband, then-boyfriend, and I took SCUBA diving lessons in college (shout-out to IUP!). To complete our open water certification, the group went to Crystal River, Florida, where we spent 2 days diving in a freshwater lake that was populated by manatees. We [...]
Favorite Apps: Presidents vs. Aliens
If you’re looking for an app that your kids will love and makes you look like the best parent in the world, this is it. When Buddy asked me if he could buy this app for my iPad (pre-Kindle) I reluctantly agreed. Honestly, I thought an app called “Presidents vs. Aliens” would keep his interest [...]
The Importance of Parent-Teacher Relationships
How is your relationship with your child’s teacher? It may be one of the most important ones you have. The better that relationship is, the better the year is going to be for you and your child. They’re not always easy. Teachers change every year (most of the time), so each year you’re starting fresh. [...]
