May your worst nightmares go unvisited ...
It was a Sunday evening.
I was loading up the last of the dishes, my sudsy hands trembling as my daughter called out in desperation.
I, too, called out desperately, but my husband was...
How can a maker space enhance your child’s development? Kiddie Academy of Des Peres can show you!
Children are natural creators— they’re born ready to make things, sometimes out of unconventional parts. A maker space is designed to tap into this natural curiosity...
Being a parent and an educator gives Rita a deeper insight into the parent-teacher relationship!
I've worked in education my entire life, but there was nothing that could prepare me for my own daughter's first day of Kindergarten last year....
I can’t believe we are finally on a journey to a new school year - back to the future!
The past few years will be listed as the “COVID-19 School Year,” where things were unprecedented, and the entire world had...
The “kindergarten bubble” is another byproduct of the pandemic that will influence decisions parents of preschool students will make in the coming months. School closures and remote learning— or any long absence from the classroom— caused some parents to...
Are you looking for a DIY valentine card project? If you need a non-candy valentine for school valentines, check out these options. Be creative and make your own versions, or grab my templates for a shortcut.
Easy Ways to Make...
Take it from this STEM mom, STEM is happening all over the place.
Hey moms (especially you SAHMs), in honor of STEM day, this is for you. Can I confess something to you? I was not what they in the...
Stressing about back-to-school? St. Louis Mom has some tips for you!
It's that time of year! It's time to think about putting away the summer gear, get to bed a little bit earlier, get back into a routine ... and...
'Where to Start if You’re Worried About Your Kid at School’ originally ran in August, 2019.
August signals an abrupt end to summer and includes the excitement for a new school year. Buying new outfits, supplies, and posing for those...
Are you on Team Boohoo or Team Yahoo on the first day of school?
My kids’ elementary school hosts a Yahoo or Boohoo Parent Coffee every year on the first day of school. The idea is that whether you are...
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St. Louis Mom Guide to Winter Break Camps
Winter break is right around the corner and we have crafted a list of area Winter Break Camps to keep your kiddos happy and...
