I had planned on writing this post this summer as a way to improve your child's independence through visuals and, at the same time, decrease arguments and power struggles. But it is likely that during this quarantine you will...
"Who do you think I will live with if both of my parents die?"
This is what a student asked me at school last week. I'm not sure if I looked as shocked as I felt, but I took a...
My seventh and eighth-grade students come into my classroom. They are used to the routine now. Many of the students come from a class that is more uproarious than English and we have to take the time to recenter...
As an Elementary School Media Specialist (a.k.a. School Librarian), I have the privilege of being surrounded by children’s books every day. I also have the responsibility to research, purchase, promote and read a variety of books to my students....
I'm 32. I realize that I'm not that old, but ever since I moved back to my hometown I have been feeling nostalgic.
Nostalgia is a funny thing; it seems to takes all the memories, filters them to keep only...
"He doesn't qualify for an IEP anymore." I couldn't believe I was hearing those words.
After eight years of being on a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP), my 7th grader who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. As a mom, this means that we need to have individual valentines for our kids to hand out at school. When my oldest was in preschool, I thought it would be fun to spend...
A stress-free morning routine sounds like a dream, right?
No more screaming...
Hurry up!
Or, at least that's the hope.
When my first child was 2 months old I vividly remember preparing to go back to work and the stressful feeling that consumed...
In + Around Fargo
Where to Donate or Sell Baby Items in Fargo-Moorhead
When you first had your baby, you probably bought all of the 'must-have' items: highchairs, walkers, strollers, cute outfits, and more! And now that...
