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School Backpacks Could Be Harming Your Child

  The back-to-school shopping list seems to be getting longer every year – and this year is no different. After you pack everything, including the gluten-free paint (can’t we just teach our kids not to eat paint?), your child’s backpack is heavier than your Sunday purse. And although your son […]

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CDC’s Ridiculous Guidelines For Reopening Schools Turn Classrooms Into Prisons

  As the CDC released its “suggested guidelines” for schools to reopen, many moms were outraged at what was expected of their children. From canceled extracurricular activities to forcing children to eat their lunch at their desk while maintaining a “safe” social distance from their friends– the new guidelines are […]

“Locker Room Talk” Still Exists – But Now It’s Becoming Beneficial

“Locker Room Talk” Still Exists – But Now It’s Becoming Beneficial

So-called “locker room talk” has always had a negative connotation. It’s typically thought of as remarks made by young men about young women in locker rooms after gym class or practice – and is often sexually-charged and disrespectful in nature. But now, a new program is being launched to help […]

Adorable Grandpa Buys School Bus To Personally Drive All His Grandchildren To School

Adorable Grandpa Buys School Bus To Personally Drive All His Grandchildren To School

It’s a known fact grandparents will do almost anything to make their grandchildren happy – but this grandpa went above and beyond in the most incredible way. In a bold act of love and creativity, this incredible grandpa fulfilled the ultimate wish of his grandchildren by giving them a gift […]

Are We Focusing Too Much On Grades?  A New Study Provides Insight

Are We Focusing Too Much On Grades?  A New Study Provides Insight

Many parents struggle with finding the right balance in our expectations for our children. We certainly want them to do well in school and have the best start possible in order to be independent, successful adults. But sometimes, we focus on the wrong indicators of success, and it can backfire […]

California Takes Another Right Away That Cost A Child Her Life

California Takes Another Right Away That Cost A Child Her Life

As the nation teeters on a political divide, one of the most liberal states attempts to tip the scales into demise.  California is relentlessly pursuing a completely government run population where they are able to dictate the future of our children.  Turns out the public school system does not know […]

A Shocking Disciplinary Practice In Public Schools – Why Did It Go Unchecked For So Long?

A Shocking Disciplinary Practice In Public Schools – Why Did It Go Unchecked For So Long?

Every parent knows that each child – their child – has unique needs, and each parent must find what works for them in order to raise them to be healthy and happy individuals. This is true of discipline, and parents must be the ultimate authority in disciplinary matters involving their […]

We Must Stop Labeling And Drugging Our Kids For Acting Like Kids 

We Must Stop Labeling And Drugging Our Kids For Acting Like Kids 

In the good old days, kids would run around enjoying an active lifestyle and no one thought anything of it. Sure – many had trouble staying entertained in the car and might have been distracted at school wanting to go outside for recess – but adults never gave it a […]

There May Be A Surprising Replacement For School Detention

There May Be A Surprising Replacement For School Detention

Detention has come a long way from the Breakfast Club scene many of us think of, especially in regards to supervision. But one thing it still has in common is its general ineffectiveness, and aimless direction. So why do we keep resorting to futile treatments? Don’t our children deserve more […]

School Suspends Teen For Refusing To Wear LGBT Paraphernalia 

School Suspends Teen For Refusing To Wear LGBT Paraphernalia 

A school wanted to pay honor to war veterans and had the idea every student should wear a poppy in remembrance…  …except, instead of the traditional red and black poppy used to honor Canadian vets – school officials turned the classic poppy into a “rainbow poppy” – full of all […]