Dear Student: Here’s What Coronavirus Cannot Do
It seems as if coronavirus is ruining everything. On the surface, it may seem that COVID-19 has robbed you of the normalcy of your youth. Here's what it cannot do....
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The BEST Baked Oatmeal
by Heather
Backpacks are flying down the stairs, shoes are absolutely nowhere to be found, the bus is screeching to a halt around the corner…. And you haven’t had coffee. There are...
I’m So Glad That We’re All Back Together Again
Today my kiddos wrote about their favorite part of the first day of school: “I’m so glad that we’re all back together again.”...
Teacher in Mourning
Let me give it to you straight, just like I do my students: I’m a teacher in mourning. I’ve experienced so much grief in the last few weeks and absolutely...
We Appreciate YOU! A Thank You to Teachers and Childcare Providers
by Blair Sharp
I respected you before but now I really applaud you and appreciate all that you do. We couldn’t get through this without you!...
Learning to Fly: That’s What Preschool is For, Right?
I think all of us, no matter what our life experience, worry about messing something up for our kids. For me it's school....
The Danger of Expectations
by Casie
Don’t stop dreaming - just be careful not to taint your picture with unrealistic expectations of how your day or life ought to be....
How To Keep Your Sanity and Handle School Behavior Problems
Oh, how I love the feeling I get as I approach school; when my heart races as my eyes dart around looking for which teacher is going to pull me...
Adolescents and Mental Health: What You Need to Know
by Casie
With the holiday season upon us, it is imperative that we keep an eye on our children and their mental health. Adolescents are susceptible to a lot,...
Raising Your Family Compassion Quotient
by Megan Toney
It is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week. Homelessness and hunger is affecting children in Rochester. Here's how you can help....