by Kelsey Rasmussen After children’s story time one Wednesday, I skimmed the back shelves of the Stockbridge Library where they sell used books for a dollar. Mothering boy-girl twins makes me curious about the different needs of boys and girls and how to best raise each, so “Raising Men” caught my eye. Author Eric Davis, […]

by Amanda Mathews Preschoolers begin to write long before they learn to read. They scribble, make marks that look like letters, and try to copy down letters and symbols familiar to them or around them. Here are some practical ways to help your child of any age become more aware of, learn about, and practice […]

Fatherhood advice: You’re a family for life, so play the long game by John Twining I watched the youngest of my four children walk across the stage to receive his college diploma this month. This signaled the end of one era of fatherhood and the beginning of a new one. They are all now solidly […]

by Will Bower The air is warmer and the days are longer, which means the end of the school year is coming! This change can be joyful for students but can also bring challenges. Here are some ideas for young people to make the most of the summer months. Find a couple that fit your […]

by Amanda Mathews Kindergarten Roundup is coming on March 14, and Stockbridge Community Schools is proud to offer a Young 5s Program at Smith Elementary School. This program is designed specifically for our young learners with late summer and fall birthdays because it enables them to get an extra year of school between preschool and kindergarten. […]

by Kelsey Rasmussen Children often learn the adage that we have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen twice as much as we speak. One of the first things I learned in teacher training is called wait time. It refers to the practice of giving your students time to process your question before […]