Election Day!

Greetings! In just a few hours polls will begin to open across the country to elect the next president of the United States of America. Fortunately for me I had bright, educated parents who were engaged in the political process throughout their entire lives….

Does your child need a tutor?

Greetings! If your child is struggling in a particular subject which is usually indicated around second grade, it might be a “flag” for you that a little extra support is needed, which is one of many reasons why it is so important to monitor…

Fall Is Here!

Greetings, The new school year is well underway and by now you are probably starting to hear a little “buzz” regarding parent/teacher conferences.  Parent/teacher conference is a great way to become acquainted with your child’s teacher most especially if you have not already done…

Your Involvement Is “Must”

Greetings parents! We are just a few days away from Labor Day which as you know marks the end of summer.  Did it go fast for you?  For me it was a long and hot one and because I do not unfortunately live on…

Is Your Child Ready for First Grade?

Have you visited my “Single and ApParent” Facebook page?  There you will find an array of information specific to parenting particularly single parents.  With school fast approaching I will be highlighting readiness skills based on grade level. With that in mind, previously I highlighted…

Can You Believe It’s Almost Back to School?

Greetings!  What a early hot summer this has been-perfect for those who are fortunate to live by the ocean or on a lake where they can simply “take a dip” on a moment’s notice to quell the summer heat! Hopefully that will be me…

Summer Safety Reminders

Greetings, I hope each of you are having a great summer!  To me, it is fleeting by so I thought to share a few observations I have made over these very warm summer months. First, although I live on the “outskirts” of city limits…

The Arrival of Summer!

Greetings, Summer is now officially here which means summer break for kids and lots of free time for play. With injuries being the leading cause of death in children, I  thought to share some preventative ways to help you avoid outdoor injuries and keep…

A conversation with single moms for Father’s Day

On Sunday June 19, 2016 many Americans will be honoring Father’s Day. While I personally do not think it should take any one particular day to honor a father-or mother for that fact, I can appreciate  the attention to fathers this one day brings….

Summer Break is almost here!

Once again, summer vacation is just around the corner, and in spite of the challenges of this school year, you might find yourself wondering where in the world did it go! Whatever the challenges you made it, and those school year challenges have now been traded…