Ahh, the group project. The bane of many students’ existences. I remember enjoying some group projects in high school because I got to work with my friends. However, as I got older, group projects became less fun and more work. By the time I was […]
You know you have to study. There is an essay due tomorrow and a test on Friday. But when you sit down, your attention starts to . . . wander. You think about the test when working on the essay. And then you think about […]
Looking at my older brother’s yearbook pictures from the 1980s are a treat. (Sadly, he would not let me actually share them with you.) In 7th grade, he was clearly listening to hip-hop. In 8th grade, he was watching Miami Vice. Think turquoise t-shirt under […]
Are you ready? It’s time for the New Year’s countdown! 10, 9 – Get your glass of bubbly cider and party horn ready! 8, 7 – Who am I going to kiss? (Some years, it was just my cat. #noshame) 6, 5 – Hey, is […]
Did you ever just want a fresh start? You know, a chance to start again, a chance to remake yourself into a better version of you? Or to remake a bad reputation? Teachers and students get the chance each school year to start over. It […]
It’s a few days before school begins. And you suddenly remember that summer assignment is due oh-so-soon. Yikes! You meant to start it right after school ended, but you wanted some time to relax. You even read that blog post about planning your summer […]
The clock is ticking down . . . to the first day of school. And in some places, school started this week. This week, people. Are you ready? Is your teen? If your teen only goes back to school with 1 school supply, I […]
Your teen’s teacher asks for the homework. She did it, but doesn’t know where it is. Your son has 2 tests, a project, and 1 game this week – he’s overwhelmed and doesn’t know where (or how) to start. His planner is empty and pining […]
You’re trying to hurry the family out the door to start the day. And everyone is running late. Your oldest kid slept late. Your daughter can’t find her flute. Your son’s calculator and math homework are missing. Ugh. You just need to get.them.out.the.door. via GIPHY […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas. Its Back-to-School season!! The National Retail Federation estimates that Americans will spend $29.5 billion in the next few weeks to get ready for school. Billion. And just like Christmas, Back-to-School seems to start earlier […]
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