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Student Spotlights – February 2026
Mom to Mom with Kacie Hardman
ESP: How has motherhood changed you the most over the years—especially now that your kids are pre-teens and teens? Kacie: I’ve learned to savor the small moments and to turn […]
Lauren Jones, Rockwell Elementary School
“Time flies when you’re having fun and when you’re trying to maintain a large group of 6-year-olds,” said Lauren Jones, a Kindergarten teacher at Rockwell Elementary School. “The biggest challenge […]
From the Publisher – February 2026
We’ve all seen the meme: “When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to get older so I could stay up as late as I wanted. Turns out, that’s 10 […]
Kids Don’t Need Perfection, They Just Need You
For those of you who feel like you are failing as a parent, hear this: the very fact that you worry about doing it well shows that your heart is […]
Healthy, Happy and Engaged: The Benefits of Arts and Sports Activities
The way kids spend their extracurricular time is more important than ever. Involving kids in the arts and sports offers a much-needed release, social connection, and critical developmental tools. Read […]
The Biggest Challenge Parents Will Face Isn’t Screen Time… It’s Influence
For years, many professionals have been telling parents that screen time is the problem. How many hours? What apps? Which games? What age is too young? While those questions matter, […]
7 Simple Tips for Finding the Perfect Preschool
We were running errands when one of my teenagers shouted and pointed, “Look! It’s our old preschool!” Soon my other two teens were chiming in, “I loved it there!” and […]
Commision for Kids?
I’m trying to wrap my head around your commission method of giving money to kids. We have an 11-year-old and a 16-year-old. Should they have individual lists of tasks, or […]
Short on Sleep: The Silent Sleep Crisis Affecting Kids
It’s every parent’s dream – a kid who falls asleep like clockwork. Provide a bath, a story, and a kiss goodnight, and the house reliably quiets. Unfortunately, this is an […]