As excited as we are to dive headfirst into 2020, we have to admit that 2019 was a year for the books. We are already getting a little nostalgic as we look back on the top 10 posts of...
We are always looking for fresh and diverse voices to join our trusted platform where ALL feel welcome. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are building upon our family and extending an invite to moms who call...
When I was 15, I took a job at a summer camp. I only applied because I had a crush on the owner, and I had no idea that this would be a turning point in my life. As...
Last week, I was feeling low. My phone was broken and my best friend, Corinna, doesn’t have social media, so reaching out to her was impossible. But something really mysterious and wonderful happened.
My husband returned from work with an...
In a few weeks, our family of three becomes a family of four. Since we don’t know the baby’s sex, we have affectionately called the baby “Hash Brown.” We have spent months preparing our daughter Ilse for the pending...
I started seeing a personal trainer five months ago. During that time, my trainer had me try all sorts of activities, but I began to find I had a soft spot for Olympic Weightlifting. NEVER in my entire life...
A few weeks ago, as I settled on the plane on my return flight home from my last work trip of the year, I breathed a sigh of gratitude. I was grateful for exhilarating two days spent in Miami...
Back in 2017, I wrote about a plot hole in the Disney movie Frozen that no film critics or fan sites seemed to address. A recent post about the upcoming Frozen II premiere on November 22 reminded me that it would be...
If you are anything like me, you have been slowly socking away holiday gifts for all those special people in your life. And the minute your spouse/parent/anyone asks what you want, you draw a blank. Don’t get me wrong—there...
Recently, we canceled cable and purchased a fancy new smart TV. It felt so good to be rid of that giant monthly bill, and now my kid can watch Daniel Tiger on the “big screen” instead of being relegated...
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Student Success in Fourth Grade Starts with Strengths
Sterne School is unique among independent schools in that the youngest students we serve are fourth graders. As the fourth-grade California History teacher (I’m...
