Education

I sat at my computer, trying to find the right way to compose the question. "I hope you aren't offended, but..." "It's nothing personal..." "Please forgive me if I sound neurotic..." Delete. Delete. Delete. Why was this so difficult? I was trying to ask...

For three years I have been packing a cold lunch almost daily for my daughter. It’s become a hobby of mine… a bit of an obsession you might say. I have made countless themed lunches, but let’s get real...

April is Autism Awareness month!  According to the CDC, 1 in 68 children has been identified as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  With the increasing prevalence of the disorder, it is more and more common that you will know...

Nothing says summertime like freshly-picked fruits and vegetables.  We all know that tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and all manner of other produce tastes best when they are in season and picked as close as possible to when they are eaten. ...

I’m one of those mothers who looks forward to each new milestone, excited for my kids to reach them and move on to the next one. Even before my daughter was born, I was eagerly anticipating the day she...

As many of you already know, we are so lucky to live in an area that is FULL of amazing preschools for our little ones! Today we are excited to share with you a little bit more about Preucil...

For my family and me, moving to Iowa in 2012 was, in many respects, like moving to a new country. Shoveling snow, combating gnats, and acquiring snow pants were all new to us. Over the past three years my...

Today is Read Across America Day! The birthday of one of the most famous and beloved children's authors of all time, Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day is a nationwide movement for motivating and inspiring our children to get...

Parenthood is a scary, scary adventure. Every parent worries about if they are doing things right and if they are helping their child be their best self. Sometimes though, the realization that maybe your child’s best self is a...

Get this: many of our kids will most likely have careers and jobs that don’t even exist yet. Yikes! Sure, some will be teachers, doctors, service men and women (all of which require creativity), but others will have some...