Just last week, my youngest daughter began full-day kindergarten, and for the first time in 7 years, I'm spending my days without a child at my feet. When I share this news with other people, the most common response...
When it comes to my relationship status with my kid's homework, the best descriptor would be: "It's complicated." I see the value in having little ones flex their mental muscles outside of school hours. It's good for them to...
I try to look away, but social media sometimes has its way. I see posts all over my feed of parents dropping off their 18-year-olds. Dorm rooms filled with duvet covers and daughters and sons hugging parents goodbye. Moms...
As my newsfeed fills up with adorably-posed pictures of excited kids and parents heading back to school, my family of six is gearing up for another year of home education. I'd be lying if I said I didn't have...
There was a time in my teaching career when I would have read the title of this and thought, "Debate? What debate? Homework is important and necessary. Period."
I was an English teacher, and I gave homework. Nightly homework included...
We lay the clothes out the night before.
Lunches are pre-packed, though admittedly, sometimes I fail at this.
More than one alarm is set.
I shower at night to save time.
I even pick out MY clothes the night before.
But morning after morning,...
“What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly? - E.Hanson
A few weeks ago, my oldest daughter went back to school. This year she started 3rd grade. There was less hype around the first day, the...
When I tell people I homeschool my children, I am sure to field many burning questions, which I am more than happy to answer. But one of the most common comments I get is, "oh, I could never do...
It's time.
The kids are tan and dirty and tired. They've grown a little, in both size and maturity. They've driven us crazy and they've filled our hearts with joy. They've played with cousins, gone to camp, learned to ride...
Anyone can pack a lunch, but most of us don't get exactly get a thrill from it, except those weird bento box moms on Pinterest. But my kid's lunch never looks like Pikachu, Mario, or Van Gough's starry night....
Rhode Island Life
Family-Friendly Walks Throughout Rhode Island
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather is (hopefully) on its way, it's the perfect time to get outside for a family...
