Family Travel
Day Trip to Madison, WI
This summer my family opted for a stay-cation so we could do as many local, and not so local, outings in the Illinois/Wisconsin area before relocating. […]
Month: August 2011
Back to School
Back to School Week: Kindergarten Transitions {Guest Post}
For many parents transitioning from preschool to kindergarten pulls at the heartstrings. Today we have a guest post from Joplin Globe Parenting columnist Sarah Coyne. Kindergarten Transitions For some reason, back-to-school shopping will forever be associated […]
Back to School
Managing School Papers
I have one child in preschool, 5 days a week, and one child in gymnastics once a week, plus the random library program or park district activity. The youngest only bring home one or two […]
Special Events
EAA Young Eagles Rally – Young Kids Take to the skies
Let’s say you’ve got a kid between the ages of 8 and 17. And let’s say that the kid really wants to fly a plane. Scratch that. Let’s say that you have a kid who […]