School Years

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know that dyslexia affects as much as 10%-20% of the entire worlds population and makes up 80%-90% of those with specific learning disabilities in the school...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. This is my journey to realizing that I'm parenting with PTSD. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men...

Halloween is my favorite holiday. I keep a running list all year long of costume ideas based on world events, new movies and songs, and my favorite puns. Sometimes we want something closer to...

This November Austin ISD is putting their biggest bond package in the district's history on the ballot for voters to decide. Many busy moms that I spoke with plan to vote, but acknowledged that...

I hope this new school year is off to a wonderful start for you and your kiddos. This time of year is always a balance of excitement and crazy! I'll admit there have been...

Since 2004, I’ve been watching and supporting the homeschooling movement grow and broaden. I’d like to share a few observations that might help some Texas parents as they make decisions about what’s best for...

The new school year has officially kicked off! New smells, new memories and new teachers. And although the first few days, perhaps even weeks, are shiny and bright, the newness fades and the monotony...

Do you leave notes in your kids lunch boxes for them to find every day?  You don’t?!  Well you definitely should.  Kids love getting fun notes from their parents, grandparents and other people in their...

The beginning of another school year is finally HERE! Mornings in the next few weeks may be a challenge for some families, but establishing a solid morning routine will get everyone out the door...

My son’s entrance into kindergarten has loomed large in my head for the past couple of years. But I always swatted away any negative thoughts by telling myself that his first day was far...