As a mom to a spirited second grader and a bonus mom to both a high schooler and a college student, I’ve experienced the whirlwind of emotions and chaos that accompany each stage of parenting. Juggling school events, sports practices, part-time jobs, church activities, and everything else life throws at us can make it seem […]

Hello, fellow parents! If you’re reading this, you’re probably gearing up for one of the biggest milestones in your child’s life: kindergarten! It feels like just yesterday I was getting my little one ready for the big day, and I can tell you it was a whirlwind of excitement, nerves, and a few tears (mostly […]

Encouraging Self-Care for Teachers May be More Condescending than it is Helpful I quite literally grew up in schools. My dad was an educator and the sole breadwinner for our family. My earliest memories of his work include riding in his driver’s education vehicle, visiting him at his baseball practices, and meeting some of his […]