Category: Education

Encouraging Kids to Walk to School

Encouraging Kids to Walk to School

I remember when I was a kid. My sisters and I always walked to school alone. Even when I was in preschool and my oldest sister was 7. I know there were other daycare kids with us, but I have no idea as to their ages. And in junior...

Encouraging Your Kids in Science

Encouraging Your Kids in Science

Young children love to learn. The preschool and elementary school years are a great time to build an interest in science that will last through their educational career and perhaps beyond. Don’t be intimidated by whatever knowledge you may have of science. You don’t have to know it all....

Getting Help When Your Child Doesn't Speak Well

Getting Help When Your Child Doesn't Speak Well

I did a very hard thing the other day. I contacted a program to have my son evaluated for speech therapy. Asking for help is never easy. But we’ve been called back, and now we have an appointment for Monday afternoon to get my son assessed for speech therapy....

The Price of Preschool

The Price of Preschool

I’m so glad my daughter is going to kindergarten next year. I’ll be registering her for it on Friday, probably, since she should be getting her shots Wednesday. I get a whole year off from paying for preschool! I’m lucky, since the preschool Ariel goes to is through the...