Tag: kindergarten
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Why I, a Former Educator, Hesitate to Enroll My Children in Public Schools
Get Pregnant Fast As my eldest child approaches kindergarten in a little over a year, I find myself overwhelmed with anxiety. This shouldn’t be such a struggle, especially for someone like me—a former kindergarten teacher. Yet, the thought of sending my child to public school fills me with dread. The current state of our educational…
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Prince William Embodies Every Parent on Their Child’s First Day of School
Get Pregnant Fast In a moment that resonates with parents everywhere, Prince William experienced the bittersweet emotions of dropping off his eldest child, four-year-old Oliver, on his inaugural day of kindergarten. The little prince made quite the entrance at Kensington Academy, dressed impeccably in his school uniform and holding tightly onto his father’s hand. As…
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Why Is There So Much Homework in Kindergarten?
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since I dropped off my eldest for her first day of kindergarten. While other parents dabbed their eyes with tissues, I had a rather different response. Instead of tears, I was mentally celebrating the return of some quiet time at home…
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Sending Your Child to High School: A Challenge Greater Than Their First Day of Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepared for my son Ethan’s transition to high school, the gravity of the moment weighed heavily. His backpack was neatly positioned by the back door, his lunch box was ready, and all necessary school documents were organized in a fresh folder alongside a pencil case filled with perfectly sharpened pencils.…
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Kindergarten: A Bittersweet Transition
Get Pregnant Fast There has never been a child more eager to begin kindergarten than my youngest. It felt as though she believed school held a grand secret, one she was finally being allowed to discover. In her mind, once she learned that secret, she would achieve the status that all five-year-olds dream of—being BIG.…
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The 1950s Had Its Flaws, But Kindergarten Was Definitely #Goals
Get Pregnant Fast While the 1950s were certainly a time of significant societal challenges, particularly for women and marginalized groups, there’s one aspect that stands out as a potential model: kindergarten. The idea of raising a family in that era feels unappealing, especially considering the limited rights afforded to women and the absence of LGBTQ+…