This post is written in partnership with New Horizon Academy Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your child. Research increasingly tells us...
I sat at the kindergarten orientation and wondered how long I could keep my sunglasses on without seeming weird. The problem was that mere mention of my baby attending...
Popsicles are a super fun summer treat, but if you play your cards right, you can use them to put your kids to work! After your kids have gone through...
Audiobooks for young kids might just be the best solution for screen-free quiet time in the car! I love car rides. I mean, I LOVE car rides with my kids!...
A Love Letter to the Teachers of the World… And all the administrators, paraprofessionals, childcare support, nurses, cooks, bus drivers, custodians and everyone in between who makes school life go...
Tutoring for our children has always been a topic of discussion between my husband and me. Not so ironically occurring around the same time each night – we lovingly call...
We hear it all the time, “Executive Function skills are essential for success in life”. . . “Executive Function skills are better predictors of school success than a child’s I.Q.”....
Research tells us it is never too early to start reading to children. From the day they are born, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers develop language skills and pre-literacy skills every...
Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use...
Children in our “neck of the woods” are so lucky to have four distinct seasons to explore and enjoy. Chances are you have heard about the importance of outdoor play,...
Pumping the brakes to slow down on Minnesota’s snow-covered roads is trusted advice for any driver. On my way to Wayzata to teach kindergarten each winter morning, I often think...
“Who you are inside is what helps you make and do everything in life.” ~Fred Rogers Preparing young children to be successful in school and life requires much more than...
“Teaching children about the natural world should be treated as one of the most important events in their lives.” ~Thomas Berry, Nature Writer Growing up green is more than a...
