Tag: education

Loving My Brown Skin & Teaching My Daughter to Do the...

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Have you ever heard a song that speaks to your very soul, or one that triggers old memories? Just by hearing that song, perhaps,...

Moving to Iowa City: The Ultimate Guide

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Updated March 7, 2021 Are you considering a move to the Iowa City area? Are you already a resident of this fabulous place and planning...

Imagine the Amazing with UnityPoint Health: $25,000 Contest for Schools!

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So, here we are. It’s back to school time with its hot mess of emotions.  There’s excitement. First-day photos. New classes. Fresh backpacks and fresh...

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Helping...

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“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is one of the most common questions we ask our children. When they’re...

Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, & Robotics: Stairway5 Enrichment Programs for Kids

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Today 95% of Americans own a cell phone. That number was 60% 15 years ago (the first iPhone was released in 2007) and only...

What is this FAFSA thing, and do I have to do...

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I have a rising high school senior (that's what you call them when it's summer time and they're not in school, you see), and...

Advocating for Your Gifted Child: 8 Tips I Wish I Had...

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With all three of my kids, it’s been clear from their early days that they are academically gifted little people. My oldest was reading...

Sex and Death: Books for Tough Conversations with Young Children

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It can be difficult to know what to say when your child is looking to you for guidance on a sensitive topic. The moment feels...

Is Private School for You? 5 Questions to Ask + 1...

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As parents, the decisions we face on a daily basis can seem daunting. They leave us constantly wondering if we made the right choice....

Five Things to Look For When Choosing a College

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My oldest daughter is a high school junior, and she’s started the journey of looking for a college. It’s hard to believe that my...