Oh, screen time. We have a love/hate relationship with you. Phones and tablets provide the time necessary to do laundry, dishes, or complete a road trip without losing our minds. And it is very similar to watching TV, only more...
In August, I began my 11th year as a high school English teacher. After two years at home with my kids, I came back to the classroom ready to prepare students for the real world. One quarter of the...
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...
Planning for the Pandemic
Being in a household of full time working parents with two little ones and coordinating childcare is always a big deal even without a pandemic. My husband and I were very lucky to have my parents...
Is handwriting a lost art? Remember the days when writing a thank you note was the norm, reading cursive was an expectation and not a choice, and writing your signature set you apart from everyone else? Surprisingly, things have...
On March 12, 2020, my kids left their school buildings thinking they would return to in person schooling after a three day weekend.
Little did we know, that would be the last time they exited the buildings for that school...
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,...
People have a lot of opinions surrounding money: how we should spend it, save it, invest it; whether we should give our children allowances or force them to save every monetary gift received. I don't know if there's one...
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...
I am Three!
Why are you sooo surprised that I am going around saying poopy, pee-pee, and laughing? You’re the one who wanted me to start potty training.
And yes, I had another accident. Those are just skid marks...
In + Around Columbus
Columbus Farmers’ Markets
It's Farmers' Market season! It’s so important to support our local farms so that they can continue to provide for the communities. Farmers’ Markets...
