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An Open Letter From a Former PTA President

Posted with care by Heather 1 Comment

PTA, does it stand for People to Avoid? Or is joining your school's PTA the most important thing you can do for your child's school? Read this open … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Volunteering Tagged With: pta, PTA President

Our Family’s Experience with #Scouting

Posted with care by Heather 13 Comments

Considering signing up for Cub Scouts? Read our family's experience with Scouting before you make your decision. This is a whole family decision! #cubscouts #scouting #whycubscouts #cubscoutrecruitment

Considering signing up for Cub Scouts? Read our family's experience with Scouting before you make your decision. This is a whole family … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts

Why We Will NOT Opt Our Child Out of STAAR State Testing

Posted with care by Heather 5 Comments

Here in Texas, we have a state test named STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness). Texas is not unique, all states are required to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Education, parenting, school, State Testing

What It’s Like To Lose Your Mom At 12 Years Old

Posted with care by Heather 8 Comments

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, it hurts like hell to lose your mother as a kid. Daughters should not have to bury their mothers before they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Death, Grief, Loss, Mom

10 Awesome Reasons You Should Sign Your Kid Up For Cub Scouts

Posted with care by Heather 2 Comments

On the fence about signing up for Cub Scouts? My son has been in Cub Scouts since he was a first grade Tiger. It has been a constant in our lives ever since. It is the extracurricular that he enjoys the most and the one that has probably had the most positive effect on his life so far. Read the post to learn 10 of the BEST reasons to join Cub Scouts! #cubscouts #joincubscouts #scouting #cubscoutrecruitment

On the fence about signing up for Cub Scouts? My son has been in Cub Scouts since he was a first grade Tiger. It has been a constant in our lives ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Perks of Scouting, Why Scouting is Great

5 Special Things We Do For Our Children When They Are Sick (and 1 Thing We Rarely Do!)

Posted with care by Heather 1 Comment

Is your kid sick? I hate it when my kids are sick. I always wish I could trade places with them and they could always be healthy, happy and germ free. These mom hacks for sick kids help to make their illnesses a bit less traumatic though. #momhacks #sickkids #takingcareofsickkids #stayhomewithsickkids

Is your kid sick? I hate it when my kids are sick. I always wish I could trade places with them and they could always be healthy, happy and germ free. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Illness, Kids, Kids Sick, Sick, When My Kids Are Sick

What Do You Need for Summer Swim Team Practices and Swim Meets?

Posted with care by Heather 3 Comments

Now that I have convinced you to join your local Summer Swim Team, you are probably wondering about what you have gotten yourself into! Every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Extracurricular Activities, Summer Swim Team, Swim Team

5 Reasons to Join Your Local Summer Swim Team

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It's hard to believe it, but here in Texas, Summer Swim Team Registration has begun! Believe it or not, our new swimmers will be in the pool later … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Extracurricular Activities, Kids Activities, Summer Swim Team, Swim Team

5 Things To Know Before You Sign Your Child Up For Extracurricular Activities

Posted with care by Heather 1 Comment

Ready to conquer the world of extracurricular activities? Maybe your little one is barely toddling on their way to the nearest Little Gym. Or maybe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Extracurricular Activities

Feel Disconnected From Your Child’s School? Here’s How To Change That!

Posted with care by Heather 3 Comments

Do you feel disconnected from your child's school? Do you feel like you drop your kid off at the school or bus stop and from that point until the time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Education, Elementary School, pta, Volunteer, Volunteering

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