Child Development

Friends, I don’t know what to say about this current school year that I’m barely living through. But I will say this. I was not ready for it. None of us living under this roof were ready for it....

No, my kids don’t have to share, and no, I’m not sorry. Before we dive into this statement, know that I am not against sharing and I am not raising my kids to be selfish. There is logic to...

As a mom and teacher living in the age of a global pandemic, I've seen firsthand just how many students are struggling academically. With so much learning time lost, that's to be expected, but as parents and educators, we...

Rock climbing is one of the greatest activities that we have enjoyed as a family. Not only does it get you moving, but it builds confidence and aids in problem solving skills. Of course climbing is inherently dangerous, but...

My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was in the third grade. Her bubbly, energetic personality and need to move have always been a part of her personality. When other kids would sit quietly with a book, my...

With Halloween coming up next month, I thought I would share some awareness about food allergies. I never thought twice about what foods I carried around or what I ate in public spaces because I didn’t have a food...

School is back in session, and with it come picture books for elementary school babies! Whether your children are physically in school, attending virtually, or are homeschooled, I can promise you your child's teacher is reading them some high...

A new school year is usually a hectic time in my house as we get ready to jump into a new year of homeschool. But as the school year draws near this year, I find myself in a new...

We are always looking for fun weekend activities that are not too far of a drive, so when my son said he wanted to go to a Braves game for his birthday, we were all in! As a child,...

Do you have a child who desperately needs to burn some energy, but doesn’t have any interest in your typical, run of the mill, organized sports? I found myself in this situation this past spring. My older boys (eight...