5 Questions to Help Your Child Resolve Conflict the Right Way
As we begin a new school year, you will invariably start hearing the stories from your child: At lunch, Mary sat with Brittany instead...
20 Questions for Your Kindergartner
Do you remember playing 20 Questions when you were younger? Did you also play this game in high school or college — maybe a...
I Don’t Know About You, But I Might Die at 32
Laura Elizabeth Willis died on August 18, 1958 of aggressive ovarian cancer, caught too late, that spread throughout her body. She was my great-grandmother.
She...
Twins & Kindergarten: Why We’re Separating
I’m pretty sure the first time someone asked me if I thought I would put my twins in the same school classroom was when...
Kids Get a Great Start at La Petite Academy®!
What a great place to start. We offer nurturing care and creative learning experiences. At La Petite Academy®, your child will discover respect, collaboration,...
Generic vs. Brand Name School Supplies
Have you ever wondered why teachers ask for or recommend a specific brand of school supplies? We’re not just being difficult, demanding, and picky....
You’re Never Alone, Mama
There you sit. With a crying baby and a grumpy toddler and a kitchen full of dishes and a heart full of lonely.
You scroll...
In + Around Knoxville
Chasing Waterfalls In East Tennessee
It is that time of year to get wet and wild! The heat is rising and summer is waning. To help you beat the...


















