School Years

**This post has been sponsored by The Westwood School to bring you this experience.  All opinions are 100% our own!** When I became a mom one thing became very evident to me, each child is so very different and learns...

Reading is such an important part of our lives that once you hear the words dyslexia or reading disability, you might start to worry. Will your child be okay? Will he or she still be able to learn how to read?...

This article is sponsored by the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. All opinions are our own. Friendly reminder for anyone who needs after school care in Dallas or the surrounding areas! We love the YMCA around here, from their family-oriented atmosphere to...

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...

Every year in March, I get to bring to light something near and dear to my heart. As an elementary music teacher, part of my job is to advocate for my students and for the music program on my...

Our mornings start pretty late, with me rolling out of bed around 7:30, or whichever time our 18-month-old Abigail decides to wake up for the day. Sophie (our 4-year-old) has been awake since Husband got out of bed, so I...

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...

As a former first grade teacher, I've had the privilege of teaching many, many kids how to read.  Getting to see the hard work pay off when the skills all come together and a child "gets it"  is one...

Well, it's September and everyone seems to be sending their first child off to kindergarten or pre-school for the first time. My Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram feeds have been full of pictures of kids standing by doors with year...

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...

It’s Graduation Party time, and if you're active on social media your feed is filled with heartwarming cap and gown photos of beaming grads and parents.  My own children are just a few years away from this milestone. In the...

Disclosure :: We are frequently asked about early childhood programs and recommendations for child care, preschools and schools in Dallas and understand that picking a school or child care center that fits your child’s and your family’s needs can be an...