Top Tips for Remote Learning

This week was our first full remote learning school week. Our district has decided to phase into in-person learning, meaning each week we add a…

Social and Emotional Support for Kids

I can’t think of another time in history when social and emotional support for kids was so important. There is so much uncertainty in their…

Back to School Survival Tips

Back to school looks different for everyone this year. Some students will be solely eLearning, others participating in a hybrid model, and some in school…

Family Day Trips from Chicago

Since spending the night somewhere can be a bit tricky thanks to the constant worry of COVID-19, I am planning some family day trips from…

The Difference Between Quitting and Change

I remember sitting in my mom’s classroom the week before school started where she would change her classroom from a blank, cold canvas into a…

Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

This Father’s Day, toss the ties (he isn’t wearing them anywhere) and wipe out the wallets. Wondering how to shop for dad when stores are…

DIY Mother’s Day Gifts (That She Will Actually Use)

Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away now, and you might be panicking about how to get her something she loves. Well, she isn’t…