Since my oldest went off to school almost seven years ago, I have grown to know spring as a frantic time of year. It is usually filled with testing, concerts, spring sports, award ceremonies, field days, field trips, talent...
For me, it is not a debate. I don't argue about what we have chosen for our family. You would be surprised at how many conversations I have gotten into about school and what is best for my children.
I...
Every day my 5-year-old son comes home raving about his teacher. He tells me about all of the games they play together and dance parties they have in school. He loves going to school so much that mornings are...
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...
You hear a lot about love/ hate relationships. Well I'm one mom who, when it comes to homework, has a straight up hate relationship with my child's homework. Not only do I resent being forced into spending hours every...
It was a situation I thought we would never face. The events are still fresh in my mind and the feelings are still intense. I’m currently navigating mixed emotions of anger, sadness, bitterness, and numbness. I’m processing an event...
Over the summer, the PTO for my daughter’s school was pushing really hard to eliminate homework from elementary school. There were a lot of views brought up, and it was a really good debate. A new principal was coming...
Just to give you some background on me. I have three kids, two of whom are school age. I am also a teacher. I work from home and have for the last four years. I just started my seventh...
Ok, truth be told, I know this title is a bit cheesy. How did I end up thinking that I am lucky to be here? Most of us have a choice to decide where we choose to live, it’s...
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...
In + Around Cincinnati
Bloom :: An Event for Moms! {2024}
Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!), and other...
