It may be the English teacher in me, or it may be the knowledge that reading to children helps them develop in many different ways. Whatever it may be, I know that I am always looking to add new books to our collection of bedtime stories. (Which have recently become any time of day stories…
Why are we pushing children so hard these days? Why is our education system failing our children? Are these ideas related? I have so many questions when it comes to schooling. Which is a terrible thing considering I studied education, got my degree in education, and proceeded to teach English education for nine years before…
As the new year has come upon us, it’s time for resolutions. Some will stick, and some will fail before January is over. I remember in college, when the new year would begin and suddenly the campus gym was crowded for a week or two before it started to dwindle back down. Some years, I…
Participation Awards… You either love them or you hate them. As a coach and a teacher, I hate them. As a coach and a teacher, I’m here to tell you that the majority of kids I’ve come in contact with hate them too. We need to stop rewarding kids for just showing up. Being a…
I’m a huge skeptic when it comes to a lot of things. I’m not against trying new things; I’m just big creature of habit. when it comes to a lot of things. I’m not against trying new things; I’m just big creature of habit. I really didn’t think much of the lifestyle Mr. Troop and…
Working out is hard… What is your least favorite cop joke? Mr. Troop hates the donuts and cops combo. He’s never been a huge fan of donuts, but he just can’t stand the correlation between police officers and donuts. Because of that, he rarely eats donuts, and he works out five days a week. He…
Dear struggling parent: I see you putting a smile on your face as you make breakfast for the kids while your spouse sleeps in. I hear you cursing under your breath as you do the same task you’ve asked someone else to complete three days in a row. I understand the weakness you feel in…
The things women don’t talk about when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth.
Being a working mom is a difficult task. It requires you to divide your time among your family, your colleagues, your friends, and yourself. Staying organized and finding time to complete every task you need to throughout the day can be extremely stressful. Add to that the fact that you may be returning from maternity…
Whether you’re a police wife, a working parent, a stay at home parent, or a grandparent, kids can be needy and it can be exhausting. With D, we quickly found out that he was one of those babies that likes to be held all the time. At first, it was a nightmare because I couldn’t…