As my kids get higher up in grades I am beginning to realize how different my education was than theirs. We live in the same school system that I grew up in but they are in a different school. I actually wish they were in the area that I went to. Then I don't think our experiences would be much different than mine. My nephew actually goes to the same school that I went to and he has had similar experience to me. I didn't realize how different :: Keep Reading ::
High School: Beyond The Grades
Nishe' started high school last year. So now conversations in the house have changed to what she wants to do after high school and how we are going to get her there. Now she has great grades and now we are venturing into AP classes. We are also having the conversation about how extracurricular activities are almost a requirement to get into a good college. We are trying to find the right extracurricular activity for her. One that she is :: Keep Reading ::
Free Educational Printables For Kids To Do During Summer Vacation
For most families across the country schools are closing for summer vacation. They have big plans for the summer such as vacations and other fun activities. I know I want my kids to enjoy their summer vacation but I also want them to remember some of the things that they learn. So usually during the summer they work out of workbooks or at online websites. Did you know kids tend to forget about 2 months of learning during the two :: Keep Reading ::
Pay It Forward With Your Vote
This post is sponsored by Coca-Cola. All opinions expressed are my own. The time has come for the winner of the Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Academy contest to be chosen. Coke wants your help to do that. With your vote a deserving teen can go to the Pay It Forward Academy hosted by Steve Harvey. You get to choose between 30 Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Finalists. You can find out more about the finalists by checking out their videos. The winner of :: Keep Reading ::
Tyler's First Band Jamboree
This weekend I was so proud of my son Tyler. He had his first band jamboree. He has been practicing after school for three weeks straight. Sometimes the practices didn't end until about eight at night. But he handled it all. He was such a trooper. I think that he did great for his first time. He is such a strong young man. The practices taught him stamina and how to hold his drum along with the music. Then he would come home and do whatever :: Keep Reading ::