School + Education

Babies are completely dependent on dad and mom. Each little one needs to be fed properly, changed regularly and held tenderly, just to mention a few necessities. To set families up for success, St. Luke’s Birthing Center covers as...

Just over seven weeks into my Master’s program (I'm pursuing an M.Ed. and Parent Educator license), I’ve realized one of the most important lessons of parenting: reflecting on your childhood is essential if you don’t want to repeat unhealthy,...

For all of Duluth’s “small city” vibes (I haven’t left the house in three years without bumping into someone--or many someones!--I know), when it comes time to enroll our littles into school for the first time, we do not...

At the beginning of December, I attended an active shooter training. Now, I don’t know about you, but I don’t often chat about this topic. I would argue there are at least three reasons why I don’t like to...

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...

As I watched everyone head back to school in September, it got me thinking about my own sons who turned three in the middle of June. They just started morning preschool twice a week, but I often get asked...

The night before I sent my 5 year old to his first day of kindergarten, I sobbed. I cried because I was afraid. We have had a tumultuous year of change and growth and sometimes, life feels uncertain and...

I remember when my oldest was starting Kindergarten and how stressful it all felt. Would she make friends or would she hide under a desk and cry? What if other kids bullied her? How do I be a part...

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

It's that time of year.  School is almost out... or out for some kiddos already! What are we going to do to fill the extra time our children spend at home? As a preschool teacher and a mom, I'm practically...