Do you love the change of seasons? For some people, the blooms of spring are the best, while others love the crispness of fall. Summer has many fans, and there are actually even a few people who adore the coziness of winter. Do you know the season that NOBODY loves? Testing season. Yes, ‘testing season’…
The Pressure to Achieve The scratch paper was ready, the pencils were sharp, and the iPads were distributed. It was ‘GO’ time. As a math student, Jenny usually did pretty well on her assignments. So why was her heart pounding as she faced this assessment? And what about the sweaty palms? She thought she was…
5 Must Read Books To Raise a Child Who Loves to Learn Are you interested in how you can help promote curiosity, independence, and self-motivation in your child? Do you want your child to actually love to learn? We know that so many children these days are losing this innate love of learning. But it…
Free to Learn by Peter Gray: A Book Review As a public school educator and a parent, I am constantly reading topics about education, inquiry, and play. I love public schools, but there is no secret that time for play has been replaced with standardized test preparation in schools. At home, structured activities in the form…
The problem with parenting experts So I started writing this blog because I feel like I have a ton of advice to give. I love giving advice. Seriously. Maybe it’s because I love to teach people. Maybe it’s because I find happiness in helping others, especially mamas. Maybe it’s because I just like to hear…
