School + Education

From the very first moments of birth, babies ask to be fed. They literally cry to be fed. Once they reach the toddler stage the snacking is never-ending, and then school-aged kids seem to be bottomless pits. Commonly heard...

My birth daughter graduates from high school in a week or so. The irony is that my second daughter is graduating from Kindergarten. It is a bittersweet time—knowing this much time (18 years) has passed without me in her...

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...

The question of education can be a difficult and sensitive one for parents. Parents wants to give their kids the best education and see their kids equipped for the future. And decisions regarding education start early. Although my oldest...

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...

The new school year is here and I'm reflecting back on a very important lesson I learned last year while attending ECFE classes with my son. The teacher began using the term "shark music" as she reviewed a handout and...

The typical school year isn’t quite over yet, but I think it’s safe to say that my daughters and I have survived our first official year of homeschooling. My oldest is wrapping up the end of her kindergarten year...

It's that time of year again! The end of school is finally here. It's okay if that fact makes you want to cry both tears of joy and stress at the same time. I know we thought it would...

My daughter is starting middle school this year. She is so excited - excited for being able to switch classes, meet new friends, get involved in new activities, and best of all in her eyes - more freedom!  For me,...

Moms Who Make Duluth is a monthly series featuring interviews with industrious, local women who are shaping the face of Duluth's professional sphere while simultaneously raising their families. Duluth Moms Blog and Krenzen are delighted to highlight the positive impact...