At some point recently, you’ve looked at your spouse and said, “I really think Susie needs help at school. Do we need to get her tested or something?” And you know the school can do some testing and will have to in order to provide her with any special help. Maybe you’ve already requested they look at her or maybe… Read More
“So, at this time, I’d like to inform you that your request to have your son evaluated by the school district for special needs has been denied. We will keep an eye on him and discuss this again if it becomes necessary.” The principal snapped her folder shut and walked out. With those words, the other eight people in the room… Read More
I’ve had several people ask me… How do you get it all in? As a busy mom, when am I supposed to find time to take care of myself? Well here are my top five tips for making fitness and yourself a priority! ➡ Set a bedtime and stick to it. This one is super hard for me. As the… Read More
Go to any bookstore or your library and you’ll find shelves FULL of early chapter books and series which are geared towards girls. You’ll have to look a lot harder to find books which fill that void between picture books and no pictures at all for boys. The Frank Einstein series, by Jon Scieszka, happily fits right into this niche… Read More
Once upon a time, I was fluent enough in French I would dream in it instead of English and once even caught myself speaking French in my sleep. Over the years, my passion for the language hasn’t waned, but without regular use much of it faded from memory until my dreams became more about TRYING to speak French than being successful…. Read More
I’ve been obsessed with novels before, rereading them until they are dog-eared and finding like-minded people with whom to spend hours dissecting the nuances and favorite characters or scenes. Mostly, I’m an escapist in my entertainment choices. I prefer mysteries or grand adventures with a side of romance or something completely fictional having to do with vampires and other mystical… Read More