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Back to school looks different for every family due to COVID-19. I chatted with five local families about the upcoming school year, and interestingly enough, each family chose a different approach to the start of the 2020-21 school year: ...
Amazon Affiliate Links are used within this post. We appreciate your support! Encouraging kids to start their own business and become a kidpreneur is a fun way to boost creativity and confidence, while also providing priceless life experience. It also...
  We moved into our house just over 4 years ago. Since then, we have been working through a long list of house projects. Since we have had A LOT of extra time at home since March, we have been...
COVID changed the game, and more and more families are considering alternatives to traditional school. We thought it would be helpful to collect some resources for virtual learning and extracurriculars, to keep things stimulating for the kiddos at home....
Chances are, if you have chosen to go the virtual learning route for the Fall 2020 school year, you've thoughtfully planned it out, and possibly even stocked up on some adult beverages to help ensure your sanity is in...
My son is starting 2nd grade and my daughter is starting kindergarten this year. Usually, we would be talking to them about transitioning from our summer days at home to the classroom. We might go backpack shopping or get new...
Middle School is tricky in a normal year, and the added stress of starting in the middle of a global pandemic has altered our expectations of what this school year will bring. Middle school is typically 7th and 8th...
Sometimes (maybe even often) we want more for our kids than what their school curriculum provides. Whether you're looking for academic extracurriculars or fun enrichment opportunities, you'll be able to find some great virtual options here. Code Ninjas :: At-home...
Get some Vitamin D, connect with nature, and learn a little something while you're out there. Dallas has lots of nature preserves and trails, both in the city and just a short drive from home. Check before you go...
COVID has us reevaluating a lot in our lives, and school is no exception. Many are embarking on homeschooling adventures for the first time, rather than dealing with the uncertainty of a classroom. We've designated this spot for collecting...
We're all familiar with the major retailers and how they corner the market on school supplies. I mean, Target literally has a "Cute School Supplies" section. Here we have some additional (local and online) shops where you'll find both...
If you're looking for virtual extracurriculars or learning opportunities involving the arts, you'll be pleased to find that Dallas provides quite a few choices! And since virtual classes can be held/attended from anywhere, we've included a couple non-local options,...

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