Teaching children effective study habits, especially when they are young, is crucial for their long-term academic success. It is also important for their personal development. Developing effective study habits can help everyone, from young children to teens, to cultivate discipline, time management skills, and a positive attitude toward learning. As parents, we are our kids’ […]
The Truth about the First Day of Kindergarten for Parents
The first day of kindergarten for parents can be scary. It can be exciting. It can be produce grief. And I’ve learned, after doing it 4 times in 6 years, it can be all of those things wrapped in one. Here is my letter to you. First Day of Kindergarten for Parents Your child is […]
5 Reasons You Need to Know About this STEM Camp for Preschoolers
Camp NOVA is a new STEM camp for preschoolers and beyond in Atlanta. While STEM camps have become the norm for older kids, it is difficult to find ones that cater to the younger crowd. It’s even more rare that a camp takes children as young as three years old! Camp NOVA does both! I […]
Sesame Street Kindness Tour Comes to Atlanta Saturday
The Sesame Street Kindness Tour is coming to Atlanta! Perimeter Mall will host the fun, FREE kid friendly event this Saturday, January 14th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Some of my favorite Sesame Street characters, including Elmo and Abby Cadabby, will be featured. They will star in 15-minute live shows throughout the event. There will […]
“Wipe Your Own Bottom!” Or…Teaching independence to preschoolers
Teaching independence to preschoolers is difficult but so necessary. Helping my kids become more independent in the bathroom has been a goal of mine for awhile. I remember the first time I could tell my oldest to go take a shower and she came back 20 minutes later clean and in pajamas. I was giddy […]
I don’t want him to go to kindergarten.
Dear Kindergarten teacher, I’m sure you’re very nice but I don’t want to give my son to you. I don’t want him to go to kindergarten. I want to keep him with me. I want to pick him up from preschool at noon and take him and his brothers to lunch. I want to let […]