Heading to Preschool or Daycare
School is right around the corner (if not here already!) for all of us, and if you're mom to a little one (like I am), it could mean a first school day experience at preschool...
Can you believe summer break is coming to an end and it's time for our kids to head back to school already?! Get ready for an awesome school year and get a sneak peek of Children's Learning Adventure's preschool...
Homework.
We've all dreaded hearing the word come from the mouth of our teachers. Though some loved receiving an assignment that needed to be completed at home, others felt nothing but frustration. Homework is not something that is new in...
Oh mamas. You are so much more than just a mom. Now the title "mom" is absolutely, most definitely, the largest, most needed title in your life, but don't stop there. No mama, keep going. Stretch out and really...
Now that my kids are back in school and away from home most of the day, that means they are away from some great resources - Essential Oils! This means it's time for a "backpack makeover." When my kids were...
My baby just started preschool (insert tearful emoji here). He is nearly three and we have been fortune enough to be able to have him home with my husband, me, or an entrusted nanny for all of his life....
Do you have a student in high school? If so, the conversation around the dinner table may likely be about your kid's next steps - will they continue on and pursue further education, join the military, go on a...
Millennials. We’re on the receiving end of a lot of criticism these days. Every time you turn around there’s another meme or video poking fun at the “me me me” generation. Sometimes I even find myself in complete and...
I recently wrote a piece about the importance of validating children’s feelings in some of the most difficult moments. I truly believe emotional intelligence is one of the most important characteristics humans can possess, and it’s potentially one of...
The Shops at Norterra launched their annual
Earn and Learn School Rewards program on October 1st
For the fifth year in a row, customers can help schools earn a grant of up to $2,500 simply by shopping, dining, receiving services or...
Join Phoenix Country Day School Pre-K Teachers for Storytime
on Saturday, October 21st at 10am.
I can reeeeeead!”
Our four year old daughter, Charlotte, bounds into the family room as she clutches the board book, Yummy, Yucky. You know the one:...
Is homework a nightly battle with your child? Students often struggle to complete independent work at home due to a variety of factors. Sustaining attention, avoiding distractions and mastering the material are all examples of possible struggles that students...
Phoenix Center for the Arts offers fantastic art camps year-round for children ages of 6 to 12. Camps are held in Downtown Phoenix at the Phoenix Center for the Arts main campus and in North Phoenix at Thunderbird Arts...
This past April our youngest son was born, and while there are only 3.5 years between him and our older son, I could not believe the changes that had happened in baby items over that period of time! Preparing...
Choosing a preschool for your child is one of the first major decisions you make as a parent. It can be stressful and overwhelming. Fortunately, Developing Minds Academy is here to help.
Developing Minds Academy is a dual language English/Spanish...
I’m three months into preschool with my oldest child and I am already overwhelmed by the amount of artwork she comes home with. Drawings, paintings, sketches, and stickers thrown on a paper. I love them. They are adorable, but...
As moms ourselves, we know that finding the perfect summer camps mean fun-filled, and stress-free summers! We are eager to present our 2018 Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Phoenix, and hope it provides you some insight as you...
February is Black History Month; a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans, their impact on American history, and to educate our children about racism, discrimination, and bias.
This month’s book round up focuses on children’s picture books that...
I practically grew up at the Public Library in Tempe. My memories are full of my single mom lugging me, my two sisters, and two brothers into the van and involve either a story time, checking out handfuls of...
I always thought that picking a school for my kids would be one of the easier decisions I’d make as a parent. In addition to two kids of my own, I like to say I have another 36,000 in...
Did you know that March is National Reading Awareness Month?
The need for a national campaign encouraging parents to read aloud to their children each day is necessary, as 1 in 3 students get to kindergarten without the tools required...
March 14th is recognized around the world as Pi Day. Are you wondering,
What in the world is Pi and why does it have it's own day?”
Well, you probably aren’t alone. We’ve got some ideas on how to...
Becoming a mom was never a part of the plan.
From a young age, my dream of becoming a career woman was absolutely certain. The future I envisioned consisted of completing a Doctorate in Philosophy, working my way up in...
Learning how to read is a really exciting time for children and parents. Although most children start to learn how to read in elementary school, there are several pre-reading skills that they will need to develop before then. Parents...
Bring up the word homeschool and you’ll get two completely different responses: one gets it and other doesn’t. One says encouraging words and other might recommend you not do it.
I’ve been wanting to homeschool my children for a few years...