Advanced Placement versus Dual Enrollment. ACT versus SAT testing. Career and technical education programs versus occupation-specific programs. The list goes on and on and on, and it’s like a flashback to when you first became a mom and didn’t...
I have a dear friend, Allison, who has a super special little guy. Her 3 year-old son, Mason, has a rare genetic disorder called STXBP1 that affects him physically and developmentally. She's the strongest person I know and the...
Today I'm sharing six things I did as a SAHM to reconnect to myself now that all my kids are in school. After staying home for four years, I realized my own cup was empty, so when my youngest...
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Being the Bonus Parent

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“I don’t think I want to date someone with kids,” I told my 28-year-old self when my now-husband started chatting with me on OkCupid. I may not have known everything that came with it at the time, but I knew...
Guest Post By: Beverly Nichols As the principal of Queen Creek Junior High School, I bring a unique perspective on what it takes for students to transition from elementary school to junior high. This upcoming school year will mark 20...

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Salt River Tubing with Kids

Today we’re sharing all about Salt River tubing with kids.  The Salt River and its surrounding lakes have been a yearly destination for our family....