School Years

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to share a story that my mother-in-law, a retired elementary school teacher, recently told me. A little backstory first: in addition to being a loving wife, mother, and nana, she is also...

How do you know when to take the leap and send your child to preschool? Can someone tell me if it's time? Make this decision for me? Because I've got some mom guilt in my house for not being...

Finding the right preschool is often a big milestone in parenting. We all ask for good recommendations, visit potential schools, and research til our fingers metaphorically bleed. Speaking as a mama who has sent 3 kids off to different...

Have you ever played Candyland with a preschooler? It sucks. I mean, it should be a fun game because...candy. My son was SUPER excited when he received it as a gift because...candy. But even though the rules are easy...

So, school has been back in session for several weeks now and those of you with school-aged children are probably welcoming the stability and structure in your schedule. However, with the new set of demands that a new teacher,...

The bento box is a great way to encourage healthy eating habits away from home, make lunch exciting and reduce waste. We use them in our house to bring our own food for outings, teach our toddler independence, and...

When I was a child, going back to school was fun. But now I'm an adult, and a mom of two school-aged children, and I finally get what back to school means for parents. As a kid I got new...

I’m going to start right off and admit that I’m still a newbie, but so far, the PTA is INTENSE. I joined the PTA before I even had a kid enrolled in the public school system because I wanted to...

We all worry during the early back-to-school weeks. Is my child going to be ok? Are they going to have a good teacher? Are they going to make friends? Will they learn enough, or will they even be able...

Looking for the BEST preschools in Orange County? We are too!  And we know that finding the perfect Preschool for your family can be a challenge. There are SO many amazing options in and around Orange County. This is why...

Okay. Let me be very clear. This has been building for a while. As in, almost 3 years. Where do I begin? Expectations: You attend a birthday party or your kid(s) receive a favor bag from peers at school for...

Our back to school must-haves include supplies for both kids AND moms - especially since we will be supervising distance learning. Virtual Schooling is going to require a few extra items this fall. You may be in the market for...

The hardest part of being a parent is watching your child go through something really tough and not being able to be there, to help, to fix everything.  Last year I remember having such bad anxiety sending my oldest daughter...

Recently I made the leap from stay-at-home/work-from-home mom to working outside the house. I also decided it was time for my daughter to start preschool. She is 2 years old, full of energy, and bored of being at home....