I’ve seen the twinkle in my parents’ eyes when they find out we are coming to visit. Bringing my little people to see their grandparents always make my eyes twinkle, too, although perhaps a little less, as I am tasked… read more
Kelly Goede
The Honest Truth About Cheating
As children progress through school, they are required to show growth and improvement in their academic performance. With added pressure from a culture of high-stakes testing, children find themselves expected to perform well on state assessments. The focus has shifted… read more
It’s Time To Break Up With Some Common Household Items
Germs are inevitable, and try as we might, we cannot avoid them. We know that exposure to different germs can either strengthen our immune systems or make us sick. So, we do our best to invite in the good ones… read more
Summer Camp Supplies: Must-Haves for a Great Camp Experience
When summer rolls around, it’s time to kick back, take a break from homework and just enjoy being a kid. Summer day camps are a wonderful way to allow your child to play with their friends and meet new ones.… read more
DIY Snail and Gnome Halloween Costume
Looked for some super easy costumes to make for you kiddos? How about a matching set? These matching Snail and Gnome Halloween costumes are so cute, and they can be made with things that you already have at home! DIY… read more
The Importance of Preschool
Did you know that having your child attend just one year of preschool before he starts kindergarten can set him up for greater success well into his elementary years and beyond? Even though play is the “work” of childhood, children… read more
15 Tips for Moms to Relax and Refocus
As modern mothers, we tend to hold ourselves to some impossible standards. If we had a touch of perfectionism before having a child, it can rear its head with a vengeance after we have a tiny human to raise, and… read more
Parents vs. Grandparents: When Parenting Practices Collide
You’ve done it. You’ve become an adult, had kids of your own and are now attempting to parent them. Undoubtedly you’ve cherry picked parenting methods from a variety of sources and are now settled on how you will navigate your… read more
Navigating Your Child’s Allergies This Season
Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing … forget waiting for the weather report — your child’s symptoms broadcast loud and clear that it is allergy season! Tree, grass and weed pollens along with mold spores can make life miserable for scores… read more
Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing
Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you — their parent — to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are… read more
