School Years

  The “kindergarten bubble” is another byproduct of the pandemic that will influence decisions parents of preschool students will make in the coming months. School closures and remote learning— or any long absence from the classroom— caused some parents to...

Are you looking for a DIY valentine card project? If you need a non-candy valentine for school valentines, check out these options. Be creative and make your own versions, or grab my templates for a shortcut.   Easy Ways to Make...

Take it from this STEM mom, STEM is happening all over the place. Hey moms (especially you SAHMs), in honor of STEM day, this is for you. Can I confess something to you? I was not what they in the...

  Fall is the perfect time to try some simple science activities with leaves. If you loved our post about leaf rubbings, nature treasures, and fall discovery tables, you’ll love these ideas, too.   Fall Science Activities with Leaves     Observe Leaves Releasing Oxygen   Place...

Stressing about back-to-school? St. Louis Mom has some tips for you!   It's that time of year! It's time to think about putting away the summer gear, get to bed a little bit earlier, get back into a routine ... and...

'Where to Start if You’re Worried About Your Kid at School’ originally ran in August, 2019.     August signals an abrupt end to summer and includes the excitement for a new school year. Buying new outfits, supplies, and posing for those...

Are you on Team Boohoo or Team Yahoo on the first day of school?   My kids’ elementary school hosts a Yahoo or Boohoo Parent Coffee every year on the first day of school. The idea is that whether you are...

  Are you on Team Yahoo or Team Boohoo on the first day of school?     Last night, Amy Sanders shared about her school’s Yahoo or Boohoo Parent Coffee on the first day of school. Amy is firmly on Team Yahoo. I,...

With the cold temperatures and sunless skies of winter approaching, most of us are desperately seeking screen-free ways to engage our kiddos as we endure pandemic hibernation.  While we have definitely missed participating in extracurricular activities and social outings...

National STEM and STEAM Day is November 8th. Let’s celebrate by doing some activities. I challenge you to choose one STEM or STEAM activity to try with your kids today! Tag us on social media and let us know...