School Years

This post has been sponsored by Atom Learning. All opinions are 100% our own. Atom Learning is excellent for parents looking for ISEE or SSAT test prep for their children, ages 7–12. Although, I have to say, it’s also an...

As you scramble to finish up your shopping lists this time of year, don’t forget the ones who helped ensure you knew how to write that list to begin with—the teachers in your life! I’ve always been one to...

Mindfulness has definitely become a buzzword in recent years. There are websites, books, classes, and apps galore on the topic. All geared towards helping you increase your awareness of the present moment and calmly recognize and accept your emotions,...

Parish Episcopal School Proudly Celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Check Out these Upcoming Open Houses! Parish Episcopal School approaches its 50th Anniversary with the same core principles it embraced at its founding half a century ago: steadfastly helping students grades PreK...

On Wednesday, September 22, we hosted a LIVE virtual chat on Facebook, featuring award-winning actress Molly Ringwald, National Meningitis Association (NMA) President Leslie Maier, NMA advocate John Grimes and Dr. Albert Karam, in collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur. Together, we discussed...

The sights, smells, and sounds of fall are starting to trickle into our days. Cooler evenings, pumpkin-spiced everything, and the sounds of your local high school football game on a Friday evening wafting through the air are just a...

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. 1 out of 5 students has dyslexia, including my eldest daughter (11th grade) and my youngest one (1st grade). Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that makes reading difficult. While dyslexics are slow readers, they are...

Since God makes each student unique, why not tailor their schooling in a way that celebrates that uniqueness?  So many of the families we know say they strive to find the best school fit not only for their children but...

I was feeling more stressed out and anxious about in-person school than ever before. Adding to this, were the ever-changing school safety precautions. After a year of virtual learning, my brain was telling me to send my three girls...

As moms, we want what’s best for our kids all the time. When we can’t be with them, we want to make sure they are receiving the best possible care from the most qualified caregivers. If you’re in need...

As youngsters return to school, it’s common to have butterflies, or even bats in their tummies. Stress can have adverse effects on children’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and as parents we may not notice right away.  New places and changes in...

As a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom, flexibility is key. I enjoy having the ability to go about my day without time restraints or restrictions on my availability. In an effort to get ahead of the holiday shopping rush, I decided to...