Tag: school
Assistive Technology and the Iowa Reading Research Center: Give Your Child...
When North Liberty mom Amanda Yoder saw that both her son and daughter were having trouble focusing in school and at home, she knew...
I Quit Going to My Kids’ Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences are a staple of the school calendar. Every 12 weeks, like clockwork, the form email goes out to family members of PK-12...
Five Tips For a Stress-Free School Morning Routine
School is here! How are you feeling? Does the thought of getting everyone out the door by a certain time already make you panic?...
Skip the Summer Slide with These 5 Tips
Summer is here! That means a time of rest, relaxation, being outside — and lots of fun. The last thing on the minds of...
Guide to Iowa City Area Parent-Teacher Groups
We are one month into the school year, and the learning curve is still like a roller coaster.
For every moment when I get the...
Dear Tiffin Elementary Teachers and Staff: Thank You
Dear Tiffin Elementary Teachers and Staff,
I want to start by saying that making a decision regarding school this fall was not easy. I stressed...
12 Hours in the Life of a Local Mom: Homeschooling, Work,...
6:30 a.m.
My alarm goes off. I need to pee but can’t bring myself to unravel from the cocoon of my comforter. I should also...
No Right Answer: Education Options in the Time of COVID-19
There have been no easy answers or simple solutions this year. COVID-19 has ripped through our lives in a way that none of us...
The Four Values Needed for Winning An Odd 2020 School Year
I am a planner.
I thrive when things are consistent and predictable.
I tried to be spontaneous once, and no one was available to...
Four Silver Linings of Virtual Kindergarten
Well, I think it’s safe to say that the 2020 school year didn’t start the way anyone would have imagined.
My daughter started kindergarten in...