School Years

Back to school (BTS) is an exciting time for moms, dads, and kids alike. For parents of kids with disabilities, there are a few “extras” such as IEPs, doctors notes, notes on doctors’ notes, therapy schedules and transportation that make  that...

Back-to-school is a fun, exciting, nerve-wracking time for kids, parents, and teachers too! I always loved back-to-school, both as a teacher and a student. The key to making the transition from summer to school a success is being prepared. With a...

“This seat is taken.” “You can’t play with us.” “There’s no room for you at our table.” What do we call these phrases? Is it Mean Girl behavior? Typical teenager antics? Do we even pay it any attention? I mean, it’s okay...

My oldest will start kindergarten in August. Almost every conversation I have with someone regarding her schooling goes something like this:   Other parent: ‘What are you doing for school this fall?’ Me: ‘She’s starting kindergarten.’ Other parent: ‘When is her birthday again?’  Me:...

There is something about reading that just relaxes me. Throw in a warm cup of tea and a cozy blanket, and I am a happy girl! So when our first born became interested in books as a toddler, we...

School lunches used to be something I dreaded to even think about. My child wasn't eating what I packed, even when he said that was exactly what he wanted to eat. So I polled friends and family and then...

This article is sponsored by the Wichita Public Library. As the summer fun begins to wind down and you start thinking about back-to-school shopping, make sure you stop by your Wichita Public Library to get the most important school supply...