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We love our teachers! Maybe it was the 6 years I was a teacher in the lower and middle school classrooms, the fact that my mom was a teacher, or that some of my fondest childhood memories are at school where some of my favorite teachers cared for and advocated for me, but I have the utmost respect for educators. The last two years of juggling distance learning, new protocols, and ever-changing benchmarks have left teachers more burned out than ever.

Whether your kiddo is 5 or 15, this book is full of helpful, lifelong tips and tricks to foster autonomy, independence, and resourcefulness. A must-have for any age!

We are so thrilled to announce this month’s Parent Book Club pick! Be sure to enter in our contest on social media to win a free copy!

Some of my favorite Christmas movies of all time! What’s yours?

Join us for December’s parent book club pick!

If you've ever said the wrong thing (or said the right thing the wrong way), you know how quickly your mouth can make a big mess. But it doesn't have to be that way. This 6-session video study explores how your wiring affects what you say, how you listen, and how others hear you. After taking the 40-question assessment, you'll learn a simple framework that will instantly improve your communication.

November 2, the voters of Fulton County will be asked whether they want to continue the ESPLOST. ESPLOST V will end June 30, 2022, so the next one must be approved in November for it to continue the day after the old one expires.

What is Conscious Discipline? Heather Wallace, a coach and mentor for positive parenting approaches, explains: “Conscious Discipline is a social-emotional program that teaches children how to regulate and manage emotions in order to make safe and healthy choices. But the focus FIRST is on parents.”

Preschool-age children are at an important stage of growth in terms of their awareness of how people's feelings can be affected by actions and words—including their own. That's why your child's preschool probably has specific language and guidelines for dealing with bullying and inclusion (and if they don't, it's time to find a new preschool).

Navigating a school change can be stressful—for everyone. Your student suddenly has demands for high(er) grades, interview prep, testing, and extracurriculars. This added stress (and constant conversation topic) can be taxing on a marriage. Read on for more tips below on how to handle conversations with grace and intention.

Studies show that assigning chores helps children build life skills and grow into well-adjusted young adults. Here are 11 reasons why kids should pitch in at home.

Each month, we’re excited to share a book recommendation for parents! We like to choose books that have foundations in either parenting, child-rearing, education, or psychology. Each month, we share our recommendation along with discussion questions and conversation guides to help equip families. In May, we’re reading “The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids” by Iben Dissing Sandahl.

April’s book pick has been a longtime favorite of mine. It’s been revolutionary in my marriage, my family relationships, friendships, and time in the classroom. Check out the easy guide Love Language guide, access the quiz, and download family discussion questions!