School + Education

Spring fever brings out the rebel in many of us. After Spring Break has passed, we enter the Death Valley of the school calendar. Eight or more weeks of school pass with no holidays or three-day weekends. Everyone, from...

Anyone else feel like they've already endured the longest summer on record? As we approach actual summer, I know I'm finding myself wondering how we will fill ALL OF THE DAYS when many of our regular activities have been canceled.  I'd...

It's no secret that the cost of everything is WAY up and we're all feeling the pinch. School will be starting back sooner than you think, and the new semester also brings the holiday season (not trying to make...

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for EF High School Exchange Year. My parents hosted their first exchange student in 1999. Even though I was no longer living at home, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Max and learning about his...

My last baby is entering the school world... I have been dreading this for the past four years. My last child entered Pre-K this fall and my heart is breaking into two. He was absolutely ready for this transition and...

Up until this year, I have only watched from afar as cars and trucks and minivans methodically lined up each day outside schools scattered around town. I've watched as cute kids with matching backpacks and lunchboxes and perfectly coiffed...

From the beginning, your children need you. You care for, nurture, and instruct them in everything. From you, they learn to tie their shoes, cooperate with others, share, behave in public, etc.  You are your children’s first teacher. As...

 Ahhhh, summer is winding down and it’s time to kick the school days into high gear! For some parents, back to school is a hallelujah moment- no longer do you have to remember if this week is basketball, robotics,...

All you need to do is say good morning, give kisses, and tell your family to go. You grab a cup of coffee, kick up your feet and watch the family execute the morning routine with ease, no hiccups...

Summer is ending and the school season is near! If you're like me, you're probably having some mixed emotions about your little ones heading back to school this year. On the one hand, I'm excited for them to make...

Disclaimer: We have partnered with Oklahoma Virtual Prep Academy to bring you this sponsored post on how you can make virtual learning work for your family. From the teachers & staff at Oklahoma Virtual Preparatory Academy. Oklahoma Virtual Preparatory Academy (OKVPA) is a PreK-8,...

We were blown away and completely in awe by the sheer enthusiasm that was felt during our last t-shirt sale to support a local teacher! Between nominations and the joy we saw when we delivered the supplies to our...