When I found out I was pregnant, there was never a doubt I would return to work. I had been at my job for 15 years, was well established in my career, and we were comfortable as a two-income...
My four-year-old has been going on an emotional roller coaster lately. She decides she wants something, changes her mind, cries about the change, and just generally cannot get it together. I'm sure her brain is just going through some...
To My Dearest Kindergartner,
I love you. You are amazing in every way, but you know that. Every morning you wake up and get dressed to go off to school. For the first five years of your life your only...
A few weeks ago, my silly, sweet, and rambunctious five-year-old started kindergarten. She was looking forward to it for a long time. Her new school is in our neighborhood and right next to our favorite park, so she was...
Let’s face it, as the weather heats up, the city of Columbia starts to get cooler. Farmers markets are popping up everywhere, green spaces and walking trails appeal again, entertainment options are blossoming, and festivals abound. These are all...
As a former teacher, I have stories to tell. Not just about my experiences, but the gifts. Don't get me wrong, anything that shows you appreciate all the hard work teachers put into your child's education is appreciated. However,...
I'm experiencing fourth grade at a new school through the eyes of my 10-year-old boy. And it isn't always pretty.
He's feeling Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing most days when he rolls into the passenger seat in the afternoon car line....
Did you know that career prep can start as early as kindergarten?
Carolus Online Academy is a new education option for South Carolina families who are looking for a learning environment that prepares their children for real-world challenges, guiding them...
I recently had my fifth child and no matter how many times I experience motherhood, I continue to be amazed. I stand in awe of the creation of babies and what the woman’s body does to birth these children. It’s amazing...
I had the most beautiful little girl on 12.12.12. Every child changes you in some way. They make you stronger; they show you how much fight you have in you.
With my first baby I was able to be a...
A week before the world shut down I welcomed my second son into the world.
I'd heard about the Coronavirus and the outbreak in China, and cases in the U.S. had started to pop up, but what was about to...
"Did you get his cooler? Do you have his cup? Where's his spoon? Make sure you grab a bib! Is this going to be enough for him to eat?! Did you grab the baby food?"
This is the conversation my...
It was going to be a lovely Friday. It was my day off after having been back to work for four full weeks post-maternity. I was looking forward to cleaning/tidying up the house, a pedicure and other wonderful things...
This fall, my son started preschool for the very first time. We chose the school meticulously. I interviewed the staff for hours (literally, hours!), and my little one ran and played and told us how much he loved his...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
