Educational

Capitol Debate is proud to announce its Summer Debate Camp program at Ohio State University this year. This camp will run for 2 weeks from June 3rd - June 15th, 2018 at OSU. You can count on Capitol Debate...

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...

In my blog post during National Foster Care Month, I wrote about our journey to foster care and experience through the initial pre-service training. Our family worked many hours throughout the summer to complete the necessary paperwork and interviews,...

You don't often hear of families having a mission statement or core values. There are cute posters that I often see in home decor stores with lovely (albeit, generic) statements like "Be Kind" or "In this family, we do...

  I have a wonderful group of mom friends here in Columbus, they are so special to me!  For some of my dearest friends conceiving their children was a long road.  I am grateful that my friends have opened up...

Oh, the honeymoon at the beginning of the school year. New backpacks, lunch boxes, smiles, and the excitement of school in the air. The novelty may have worn off my now. Have a school-age child? How would a “No...

There’s been so much talk lately about civility – particularly in national politics. I remember hearing the elementary school children at the bus stop last fall saying how they couldn’t stand this candidate or that one. Of course, they...

Does your child pick up on new concepts and ideas like a little sponge? It always amazes me how quickly and eager they are to learn. I noticed from the first week Shep started going to preschool that he...

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...

As a family photographer, I scroll through my social media feeds with an attentive eye. While I'll always prefer my DSLR for portraits and candids, the convenience of the cell phone camera just can't be beat for everyday photos...