School Years + Education

Dear New Homeschool Mom, So, you decided to homeschool your kids. First of all, welcome! You have just taken on a huge responsibility but also one of the biggest blessings you will ever receive. Second, I know you have been...

Culture Shock When my daughter was about three, she suddenly asked me for chopsticks.  Being that she was adopted from Asia, I was delighted that she was finally showing some interest in her birth culture. I immediately went to the kitchen...

Well Mommas, we’ve made it to the finishing kick of the school year. The last mile. The last leg. The last of the nightly reading log signatures... every minute COMPLETELY honest, of course. The last of the nightly scramble...

The school year has begun. The lunch money has been paid, supplies purchased, new clothes bought and worn. Just when moms and dads think the expenses have slowed, the dreaded paperwork comes home in the school folder: The first...

When picking out books, I have always found picture books to be easy to choose. But as your child transitions from picture books to easy readers to chapter books, it is hard to know where to start. As a school...

With true face-to-face interaction no longer an option because of the COVID-19 social distancing recommendation, we’re adding some time to our daily schedule for keeping up communication with family and friends. Social distancing, quarantine, and isolation are words that have...

Hello, Women of the Internet! This adorable fuzzy creature crawled under my bathroom door the other day, which reminded me that I've been meaning to tell you something. People, seriously, you need to quit being freaked out by spiders. This lady,...

If you’ve lived in Cincinnati more than a minute, you probably know that it is a great place for families. We have an amazing zoo. The Museum Center has something for everyone. Our libraries are some of the best...

We know that opinions and experiences with Common Core vary widely.  In this series, our contributor is sharing his thoughts on Common Core.  Please note that his opinions and thoughts do not necessarily reflect Cincinnati Moms Blog’s opinions as...

I have been an RN (Registered Nurse) for a very long time. We are talking decades. In my first decade working as a nurse, I made a conscious decision not to pursue my bachelor’s in nursing (BSN). Due to...