The paperwork is sent in, the school supplies are purchased, and my daughter is anxiously counting down the days until she heads off to Kindergarten. It's a major milestone for so many families. Some children may be overcome with nerves, others filled with excitement as they race through the …
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Dear Child, You Can Do Anything You Put Your Mind To
On the biggest day of the school year, we were running late as usual. The chaos of getting a young child dressed, fed and out the door seemed nearly impossible, even though we had an entire year to perfect it. Out the door, in the car and off to preschool we went, hoping we wouldn’t miss her …
Once a Preemie, Always a Preemie
As we stood crowded near the door, my daughter scanned the room, her face full of delight. It was the first day of preschool, and after a summer away, she was eager to see some familiar faces. In the thrill of the moment, my daughter began to ask me a question. But the excitement was too much, she …