Month: August 2014
Staying Out of Our Kids’ College Applications
I swore I would not be the kind of mom who micro-managed my kids’ college applications. No helicoptering for me. No sirree, I was too wise and evolved for that kind of shallow “my kids define me” mentality.
My grandparents and my parents went to college. I went to college. My kids work hard and play hard at good schools; all predictors were excellent that my children would go to college too.
That was the …
Brad Pitt and Angelina Are Married!
Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Pitt! It finally happened, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are married! According to PEOPLE and Associated Press the super star couple were married in France last Saturday atChteau Miraval. Nine years and six kids later we are so happy for the couple!
‘Twas The Night Before Kindergarten
This is a guest post by Kristina Cappetta of The Mommy Rundown. Twas the night before Kindergarten and all through the house not a child was stirring not even a toyMickey Mouse. The book bags were hung by the door with care hoping that allof the supplies were packed neatlyin there. The children were snuggled all in their beds while dreams of ABCs danced in their heads. I was in the …
Dinner Time Debates: How to Take the Stress out of Supper
People often ask what it is like to feed half dozen kids. Feeding families can be a thing and many parents report that dinner time can be the most stressful time of the day. I decided early on that I didnt want meal time to create anxiety for me or my kids, so here are my few tips for relaxing and enjoyingfun family meals. – I dont let myself get upset if the …
Sixth Grade for an Autistic Student
My child just started sixth grade.
Our elementary school is kindergarten through sixth, so he?s technically still in elementary school and not middle school. However, I?m still amazed he?s in his seventh and last year at our school.
Where did the time go?
How is sixth grade structured?
First, I?m happy to report that in my child?s school, sixth graders not only have instruction on every major subject (math, science, history, English) everyday but two …