School + Education

January is national radon awareness and radon action month. Has your home or living space been tested recently? The only way to find out if radon is in your home is by testing. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)...

My kids have been back in school for two full weeks now and on Saturday night one of them developed a cough... the first cough in over six months. I’m really not surprised; I know the teachers and staff...

Homeschooling is a subject that has TONS of misconceptions and opinions. Sometimes, its a best fit for your family, just like choosing public, private, or charter school

I am just going to through it out there that I’m that mom who brings a gift for the teacher on the first day. And Christmas, Teacher Appreciation, and the last day of school, too. (Although it's more iffy...

Cancer sucks. I wish I were more eloquent but: cancer sucks. It has been both my personal and professional experience that not only does it suck, but it’s also a thief! A cancer diagnosis and the associated treatment(s) (surgery,...

As an introvert, nothing makes me happier than being in my own home. I like the comfort of my space, so working from home isn’t as much of a perk as it is a requirement.  When we were getting ready...

We’re in the thick of the school year and some of you might be getting the email that says, “Your child is a joy to have in class but they could really use extra help at home with (enter...

Raise your hand if you are forever looking for the other mitten that matches the one your child is demanding to wear. Or maybe you have a pile of artwork and whatever gets sent home from school that your...

I know everyone has their favorite season, and for me hand's down it's Fall. Sure, I enjoy the warm lazy days of Summer, but there is just something about Fall that I makes me giddy

The first day of school is coming! I probably don't need to remind you of that fact. School supplies have been on shelves for weeks now and some mornings already have the fall feel in the air. The topic...