Why Parents Have a Hard Time Talking to Teachers About Their Children’s Needs

The girl’s violence struck the library like a bolt of lightning, drawing a gasp from the teacher and the librarian alike. Awkwardness soon followed the initial shock, and then the two adults exchanged a glance for a shrug. It was over. The teacher continued shuttling the children out into the hallway, back to the kindergarten… Read More Why Parents Have a Hard Time Talking to Teachers About Their Children’s Needs

Carnival Season

This is hands down my favorite time of year. Beach days, cooler evenings, s’mores over bonfires at night. It can be easy to fast forward to snowstorms and losing daylight with a change of seasons just around the corner. But being a Connecticut native, I have learned to brace myself for what’s to come, while… Read More Carnival Season

Daycare Dilemma: I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Three-Year-Old This Summer.

I have been remiss in not getting back to a few of you who left comments for me somewhat recently.  No real excuse except for the usual busy-ness.  It’s on my list, I promise. Nothing profound in this week’s post.  Just an attempt to crowd-source a solution to a child care issue headed my way… Read More Daycare Dilemma: I Have No Idea What I’m Doing With My Three-Year-Old This Summer.