Kim Oppelt
A native northern Minnesotan, Kim lives in Duluth with her husband Chad and two kids, Maria (10) and Thomas (7). Kim works for an ed tech company based in Washington DC where she has a passion for college and career readiness. Kim loves to haul her kids to all of their activities and work on her non-profit providing teachers with innovative grants. She is currently completing her doctorate in educational leadership. When she can sneak some free time, Kim loves spending time on Island Lake, going to happy hour, and spending time with family and friends.
An Open Letter to My Child’s Teacher
I am writing this at a time where you’re likely welcoming the end of the school year with open arms...and I am doing the...
The Monster of Mom Guilt
We all know the feeling. It starts in the pit of your stomach and then morphs into an all-consuming sense of doom. No, it’s...
Four Conversations for Raising “Good” Kids
Last week we had conferences at my kids’ elementary school. We go through the same drill every time - discuss each class and subject...
Five Reasons to Raise Kids in Duluth
When I was growing up, Duluth Minnesota was a metropolis to me. We’d travel there to go shopping, see the doctor, and visit family....
Cherishing The Middle Years
Everyone loves babies. We all know to fear the terrible two's (which all parents know is actually the terrible three's) and we love the...
My Childhood Friends Are Still My Best Friends
I grew up in a small town. A place where there is one elementary school and one high school. There’s not even a middle...
Permission To Do It All
How do you have enough hours in the day? Do you EVER see your kids? You’re adding another thing to your list? These are all...