Whether you’re throwing a birthday party soon—or more likely, heading to one next weekend—here’s the scoop on the latest bday trend, “fiver parties.” The idea is, you buy your kiddo one big-ticket item, or pay for an experience they’ll be excited about (for toddlers this might be tickets to the zoo or a music class you can take together, while …
A better way to appreciate teachers
By Ailen Arreaza Last Friday, I helped lead my son’s kindergarten class while his teacher and teacher assistant took a couple of hours off to enjoy an appreciation luncheon. It was the last activity our PTA planned for Teacher Appreciation Week, which included decorating the halls with notes about our teachers’ superpowers, bringing in sweets for the staff, and sending …