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Student Spotlights – August 2026
More Than a Place to Go: How to Choose the After-School Program That Feels Right
As summer winds down and school ramps back up, families face a familiar list of decisions. One of the most important? Where will your child go when the school day […]
The Superpower of Communicate-First
My son is a full-grown, responsible, kind, and capable adult. However, he recently reminded me that effective communication is a skill that requires continuous cultivation. We were on a family […]
Start Strong: Celebrate Teachers at the Beginning of the Year
When was the last time you thanked a teacher? So often we go about life, grateful for their hard work but never really stop to thank them for the difference […]
Sleep Routines for the School Year
Kids Health Watch is Sponsored by Children’s Medical Group Summer is a wonderful, fun, and, as far as routines go, chaotic season. With it, sleep can be similarly chaotic for little […]
From the Publisher – August 2026
Are you Team Boo-Hoo or Team Yahoo when it comes to back-to-school season? I am 100% Team Boo-Hoo when the school supplies start filling the store aisles and those first-day […]
Mom to Mom with Ansley Niland
MBP: You wear many hats as a physical therapist, boutique owner, wife, and mom of three. How do you balance each role while still making time for your family? Ansley: […]
Teacher of the Month: Anna Evans, Dawes Elementary School
Classroom intentionality is important for student success, according to Anna Evans, a third-grade teacher at Dawes Elementary. She works hard to cultivate a positive environment where curiosity is encouraged and […]
Congratulations! You’ve Made It to August—Your Parenting Survival Award is in the Mail
August has arrived, and if you’re reading this, congratulations—you’ve survived another summer! Your prize? I’m so glad you asked! Prizes shouldn’t just be for kids, right? So let’s see what’s […]
Contentment, Gratitude and Priorities
My husband loves his job, works a regular schedule and he makes over $180,000 a year. I love my work as a part-time substitute teacher in our local school system. […]