What is social justice and how can we explain it to our children?
Social Justice
Social Justice encompasses many great ideas. “The easiest definition presumes that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities. Teaching children that everyone...
Many young families go through major changes like a move or job change sooner or later. Transitions have been the name of the game for our family over the past year. Just this year, we had our second child,...
Are you squirming in your seat just reading the title of this post? No matter. That's natural. Also, that's probably why the topic is still quite taboo and sits quietly under the radar. Other topics surrounding pregnancy - such...
Purple is my favorite color, it always has been and will always be. However, the color purple now has a more profound affect on not only me but my entire family. On April 3, 2016, we lost my grandfather...
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...
I am Four!
Why are you telling me what to do again? Why do I have to put the cap on the marker? Why can’t you do it?
Please set limits with me. I know I run toward the street and get into...
It’s 2022 and we’re still in a pandemic. Schools are doing the best they can, but they’re still far from normal.
Pandemic life is hard for 100,001 reasons. For our second graders, it means they have NEVER experienced a year...
Simple Tools for Parents and Teachers
Pool-time, nature hikes, playgrounds and vacations fill most children’s summers, if they are lucky as most of us when we were children! So, it would be difficult for them to transition back to school...
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...
Are you new to Columbus City Schools or anticipating enrolling your child into school within the next year or two? It seems it's never too early to start preparing for the process and deciding what school you want your...