school

Geek Squared

When I graduated from high school, family and friends all asked the same question that every university-bound teen is asked:…

15 years ago

Giving In

When it comes to school lunches, we prefer to pack for our daughters. I've seen Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, I…

15 years ago

Finding the Right Fit

Earlier this week I sacrificed my morning sleep time for Cordy's annual IEP meeting. (If you're not a special-needs parent or…

15 years ago

You Know Your Kid Likes Her New Preschool When…

...she is comfortable enough with her surroundings to settle in on one of the couches for a quick nap: (photo -…

15 years ago

Please Forgive The Bragging

I know it's generally considered bad form to brag. And bragging about how your kid is a genius is probably…

16 years ago

No One Said Special Needs & Smart Can’t Go Together

Last Wednesday was Cordy's first day of school, and while she had a lot of anxiety over it - like…

16 years ago

Old and New

In all of the stress I've had over Cordy starting kindergarten this year, I've barely mentioned that Mira will be…

16 years ago

If I’m Wrong, I Don’t Want To Be Right

Cordy begins kindergarten next week. I know many moms tear up at the thought of the start of "formal" school,…

16 years ago

The Doctor’s Bill Hurts More Than The Shot

Being without health insurance at the moment, we've put off a lot of routine care because we simply can't afford…

16 years ago

Disturbing School District Priorities

There are times when I will defend our local school district. Aaron is a product of that district, and had…

16 years ago