Education

  The American flag. That red, white and blue that remains a symbol of freedom, liberty and human rights. It is a symbol that we as Americans rally behind whether on home or foreign shores. It is a symbol for...

Even though I haven't taught full-time for fourteen years, I am a teacher at heart.  An English teacher.  I HEART reading and writing and know the importance of practice and repetition.  Many spelling and vocabulary tests, book reports, and...

Such a weird word. Tween. And such an new and strange and important time. A tween, or preteen, is defined as the age between a child and a teenager, specifically the ages 9-12. Kids in the tween years are...

"Special needs parents are the equivalent of Batman, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk; combined with a side of Mary Poppins." -Author Unknown When my youngest child was born three years ago I suddenly entered the world of special needs...

Looking for a wonderful Christian School and a supportive community? Looking for a school community with excellent academics taught with a Biblical world view? Come to "We Are The Wildcats" interest meeting and hear about Woodway Christian School, a pre-kindergarten...

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to help the lives of his or her students? Nominate fantastic educators for our 2018 Waco Moms Blog Teacher Giveaway! We see you, teachers. We see you eager to greet our...

September Weekend in Waco Family Events Happy September, Wacoans!  Aug 31-Sept 3|| Westfest|located at West Fair and Rodeo Grounds| Parking $5, Adults $10, Children 6-10 $5, 5 and under are free!|This annual event is held every Labor Day Weekend to salute...

Mending Broken Branches: When God Reclaims Your Dysfunctional Family Tree is the latest book by author Elizabeth Oates. She is a brilliant, theologically sound woman who is excellent at sharing both the truth of God and her personal experience....

5 Ways to Support a Teacher Throughout the Year Disclaimer: This is not your typical, feel good, parent-teacher blog post with cutesy Pinterest links included. This is written from the perspective of a teacher-mom who deeply feels the heavy responsibility...

National Bullying Prevention Month | What You Can Do As a Parent With October being National Bullying Prevention Month, it is important that we raise awareness about a topic plaguing our children. This is so important especially for school-aged children and teens increasing...