Tag: education
Loving My Brown Skin & Teaching My Daughter to Do the...
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
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!
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...
“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
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...