Educational

I recall having the opportunity to spend an immense amount of time outdoors to explore and invent elaborate play scenarios while growing up. Whether it was pretending to have a made-up family, building a fort or making mud pies...

If you would have bet me a couple years ago that I would be writing an article on backyard chickens I would probably bet double or nothing. However, this past year has been similar to an episode of Big...

For many Central Ohio school districts, summer is here. Kids (and teachers!) are in summer mode and time spent on learning seems to be taking a back seat to sports (at least in our house). This summer, however, I...

It is no secret that we are currently living in challenging unprecedented times. Parents and teachers around the country and the world as a whole are bracing to navigate the hardest school year to date. Thanks to COVID, parents...

It's hard to believe, but many schools are nearing the end of the first quarter. As an educator, I know how important it is for my daughter to take ownership over her grades, so I'm excited to ooze pride...

Thanks to our partner Krista at Evolve Capital for providing this content.   If it’s not enough meeting the demands of staying home, educating your children, cleaning the house, grocery shopping, and preparing three squares a day, there is a...

This is the second in a series on blended families. If you want to read about some truly happy aspects of this topic, check out the first post HERE. And if you want a completely honest look into some...

Dear Samantha, I’ll never forget the day Dad and I dropped you off for your first day of kindergarten. My tiny, sweet girl, old enough to be starting kindergarten. It didn’t seem possible, yet there I was, handing over my...

A few years ago, I was searching for childcare for my children. I wanted to find a place where they would be loved, safe, and have fun with other kids... and that was about it. To my surprise and...

Cold and flu season is on the horizon! Prepare now while you feel well for those days when you and/or your family may be under the weather! We've all been there. Your spouse has already left for work and you...