School Years

**This post has been sponsored by Trinity Christian Academy. All opinions are 100% our own!** The Dallas area offers a variety of private education options, and it can be hard for parents to determine the best fit for their child....

But before your young adult sets off for college campus life, here are five skills that will make the transition from home much less stressful -- especially for moms!

Sometimes (maybe even often) we want more for our kids than what their school curriculum provides. Whether you're looking for academic extracurriculars or fun enrichment opportunities, you'll be able to find some great virtual options here. Code Ninjas :: At-home...

The beginning of a new school year means getting to know a new teacher. And every year, I send an email to our teacher to outline what I want him or her to know about my kid. This year,...

When August arrives, your soon-to-be middle schooler might feel anxious about what to expect. Helping your child prepare for the transition to middle school doesn't have to be overwhelming. Engage in these intentional conversations this summer to reduce heavy...

**This post has been sponsored by Texas Connections Academy. All opinions are 100% our own!** One thing is for sure, not all kids learn the same way. Your child may need direct, one-on-one support, while another of your children thrives...

**This post has been sponsored by Lakehill Preparatory School to bring you this experience.  All opinions are 100% our own!** From the time our children were born, there was a constant dialogue in our household discussing where they would attend...

I was shocked when I recently listened to this Gretchen Rubin podcast and heard that most families don’t discuss how to pay for their children’s education until the spring of their child's senior year of high school. I can’t...

My 3-year-old loves Play-Doh. She creates these epic adventures saving the world from all those creepy colorful Play-Doh monsters that she creates! No wonder there is a National Day to celebrate this amazing craft product that gives kids the...

In all seriousness, homeschooling multiple children is something of a dramatic play. Well, at least in my mind it is. I'm sure most homeschooling mothers will agree they are perfectly capable of educating their children and tailoring the learning...

This post has been sponsored by EnerGenie. All opinions are 100% our own! There's no denying last few years have been tough on families. Work and school schedules have changed, priorities have shifted, and budgets have tightened. At the beginning of...

  We moved into our house just over 4 years ago. Since then, we have been working through a long list of house projects. Since we have had A LOT of extra time at home since March, we have been...