Academic Redshirting: Should You Postpone Kindergarten?
Why do we sometimes stress ourselves out unnecessarily? I consider myself to be fairly calm and level-headed, but…
5 Ways to Prevent Kindergarten Jitters
The first day of kindergarten is just around the corner. You’ve spent hours shopping for school supplies, picking…
To My Firstborn as you enter Kindergarten
Dear Big Girl on your first day of Kindergarten, First of all, I can’t believe it’s time for…
Homeschooling Worked for Us, but I’m Calling It Quits
Never in my life did I envision homeschooling my children. Nope, no way, never gonna happen. But then…
My Child has Autism, but I Probably Won’t Tell You about It
My young son has autism, but I might not tell you about it. Not because I’m ashamed or…
Kindergarten Survival Tips for Moms
This week I dropped off my big girl at school for her first day of first grade. What…
An Open Letter to the Parents of My Daughter’s Kindergarten Class
Dear Class of 2032 Parents, You may not know me yet, but you will soon. My daughter Livy…
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Does your child have a summer birthday? Are you wondering whether to send them to Kindergarten or to…
Your Kid Learning How to Read is Actually the Worst
Remember, back when you were pregnant with your first baby, and you spent so much time imagining your…
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Lessons Learned at the Roller Rink
My first-born recently started kindergarten. Her school does what is called a “staggered start,” meaning that she only…