Let’s face it. The transition from pre-K to public school kindergarten can be frightening, overwhelming, and scary. And the kids may have some jitters, too. Getting your child from the familiar and quiet routines of pre-K–whether they stayed home, went to a private pre-K, or attended mom’s day out a…
At the end of both Kindergarten and first grade, one of my twins was invited to attend the “Athletic Banquet” at his school due to his participation in the the track team. It’s a cute event: the food is pretty good and each child receives a trophy and their coach…
Strap grandma on the roof, Sparky, it’s time for a Road Trip! We go on several through out the year- one hour trips to 9 hours to even multiple days! With a four-year old, it can be hard. Thankfully he’s pretty chill and is content listening to our Classic Rock…
So your child is getting older. Maybe they’re taking an interest in things like music, sports, and art. Maybe they’re starting to find friends with whom they are spending more time. Either way, their bodies are developing and changing. One of the biggest changes that’s occurring with your child is…
Our family LOVES Disney World. I mean loves loves. It’s probably our number one vacation destination. One big reason is the food. I know coming from New Orleans that sounds so weird. However, with the kids having food allergies for the last 15 years and being gluten free myself, Disney…
Growing up, my mother’s closet was a magical place I was rarely allowed to venture. Sure, it contained her clothes and shoes and other accessories: all the things you expect to find. But beyond that, there was a shelf filled with a seemingly countless selection of toys, books, jewelry, knick-knacks,…
Summer reading is back for 2021 and this year’s theme is “Tales and Tails!” Animals are the focus this year. The goal for this year is for each participant to read twenty minutes a day or seven hundred and twenty minutes total over the summer. One of the great additions…
Ocean Adventures Marine Park is a wonderful way to kill a day with your children. I was really surprised with how much we all loved it. We had thought about going for a while, but it was hard to determine how much was there to entertain my kids from their…
My 9 year old has just finished his fourth and last year at his elementary school. In that time, he has learned how to read and write and somewhat spell. He has made friends, lost friends, gotten in trouble, been recognized as a leader, done very well on tests, done…
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