Tag: education
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Why Are We Still Dependent on the TI-83 Calculator?
Get Pregnant Fast For someone who has always been more inclined towards creative pursuits than math, I’ve ended up purchasing an alarming number of Texas Instruments calculators—at least four or five throughout my academic journey, starting in high school and continuing into college, and even during my unexpected role as a math tutor. Losing them…
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The 7 Phases of Homework: Navigating the Parental Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Homework can often feel like a battlefield, especially for parents trying to guide their children through the complex world of assignments and projects. Each stage of the homework process presents its own unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Here’s a look at the seven key phases that many parents experience during homework…
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Letting Go: The Importance of Trust in Our Children’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie & Alex’s Camp Feb. 1, 2023 Remember the day your little one came into the world? If you’re like many parents, you held that tiny being and felt an overwhelming sense of potential. A precious, chubby bundle of dreams, filled with possibilities. Maria Montessori once said: “Unlock a child’s potential,…
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I Checked In with My Students About the Election, and They’re Feeling Anxious Too
Get Pregnant Fast I must confess that I’ve been somewhat preoccupied and a bit insensitive in various aspects of my life since the election. Overwhelmed by the constant stream of distressing news—civil rights at risk, threats to national security, environmental concerns, and a compromised free press—I neglected one of my top priorities: the emotional health…
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40: The Magic Milestone
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 42nd birthday, I find myself reflecting on the significance of turning 40. In my teenage years, I held an almost reverent view of what life would be like at that age. While many of my friends viewed middle age with disdain, I saw it as a glorious milestone—a…
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6 Tough Truths About Life That I’m Instilling in My Children
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment we embrace parenthood, there’s an undeniable urge to shield our children from the harsh realities of the world. This instinct to protect them may be rooted in our primal nature or stem from our own desire for safety and security. Regardless of the reason, the desire to guard our…
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Mom’s Heartfelt Response After Son with Down Syndrome Misses Birthday Invitation
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching open letter, a mother expressed her feelings regarding her son, Luke, who has Down Syndrome, being excluded from a classmate’s birthday party. For many parents, deciding whom to invite to a child’s birthday celebration seems straightforward: either invite the whole class or just a select group of close friends.…
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Student Newspaper Uncovers Principal’s Fabricated Credentials, Leading to Her Resignation
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable turn of events, the student newspaper at Riverside High School in southeastern Kansas has conducted an investigation that resulted in the resignation of their new principal. While student newspapers typically don’t dive deep into investigative journalism, the team behind the River Report displayed tenacity and courage that led to…
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What I Wish I Could Have Shared with My Son’s New Fifth-Grade Teacher
Get Pregnant Fast As I step into this new chapter with my son, I want to introduce myself to his fifth-grade teacher. Hello, I’m Clara, and this is my eldest child, who is lucky enough to be in your class this year. I don’t mean to come off as “that parent,” but there was a…