Did we do it? Did we get through another holiday season? if you’re recovered and ready to get out of the house again, here are some events to try out to kick off 2020! Know that January is a time that many businesses use to recover from the end-of-year madness, so there may be some […]
The long awaited Kindergarten adventure has begun for my son. He was ready. He rocked Pre-K. He mastered Kindergarten Boot Camp this summer. He was pumped and smiling ear to ear when we even mentioned Kindergarten. We knew this was going to be a big change for him. Even though he has been a fulltime […]
With its unique blend of traditional Southern charm and dynamic cultural scene, Nashville offers parents a fun, unique locale in which to raise a family. There are so many historical, educational, and traditional activities for children and adults to discover and explore in the local area. Many parents are looking for flexible, dependable child care […]
Goldfish Swim School, the country’s leading water safety and swim lesson school offering infant and child swim lessons, is pleased to announce a new Franklin, TN location opening in May 2019. There is no other learn-to-swim program like Goldfish in the Nashville area — this is a really unique facility and program with proven results […]
Do you have people in your life that are hard to shop for? Experiences as gifts are a great alternative to toys that are forgotten or sweaters that don’t fit! We came up with a list of ways to gift quality time this holiday season. Happy “shopping”! This Holiday Season, give the gift of […]
The truth? My now four year old will be able to go to whichever college she chooses after she graduates high school. I would never tell her where to apply, but . . . I am rooting and prepping her for the University of Notre Dame. The fact that I’m a diehard Fighting Irish fan […]
One of my favorite sounds is the sharp crunch of Aautumn leaves beneath my feet. The only way to enhance the experience? Put me on a trail surrounded by an assortment of trees, flowers, wildlife — and maybe a lake or two. Now that the temperature will soon be dropping here in middle Tennessee (please, […]
Tucker was being particularly naughty that morning: whining, endlessly antagonizing, and recklessly wearing his sassy pants. Our words flew between us, his picking up speed and intensity. After a string of squabbles, he had reached his limit. Shouting a nasty “No!” and presenting me with the meanest mug I ever did see, I stopped in […]
He looked up at me with a face full of anger, tears and frustration. His sweet face contorted in a way I had never seen before. Where did this come from? Then I recognized I was making the same face back to him. In that moment I was crushed and full of shame for what […]
Happy Back to school time moms, dads, and children of all ages! This is a bitter sweet time for everyone. The first day back is always so fun! Everyone is excited for the new year to start. This includes teachers — who went to school specifically to teach not only your children, but everyone else’s […]
