Schooling - Messymom

Are Unexcused Absences Ever Excusable?
I take school and academics very seriously, but I am not opposed to missing a day every once in a while even when the reasons aren't related to death or illness. Maybe you've seen some
Pinewood Derby
The Pinewood Derby race is one of the biggest events of the year for Cub Scouts and this was Z's first year to participate. With help form an adult, the scouts are expected to build
Thank You Teachers
I have now met all of the new teachers including a full blown information night tonight at Z's school. I really do think this is going to be another great year for them. I loved

Digital Citizenship

By Natalie| 2016-09-14T17:10:01+00:00 September 14th, 2016|Categories: Parenting Tips, Schooling, Uncategorized|

Sometimes it's scary to think of raising kids in the digital age that we live in. Terrorism, pornography, bullying, and so much more can creep into your home via the computer screen. It wasn't like

Home Stretch for This School Year

By Natalie| 2016-04-21T11:45:28+00:00 April 21st, 2016|Categories: Schooling|Tags: deaf school, end of the school year, first grade, motherhood, public school, sj, summer, Z|

It's official. I turned in re-enrollment forms for both of my school age kiddos. SJ will be going into 1st grade and Z is going into 3rd. I'm really excited about this next milestone for these

Create Your Own Speech Therapy Book

By Natalie| 2016-03-21T17:23:08+00:00 March 21st, 2016|Categories: Babies & Toddlers, Creativity, Hearing Loss, Schooling, Special Needs|Tags: customize board book, experience book, hearing loss, language book, shutterfly, speech book, speech delay, speech therapy|

When SJ was first diagnosed with hearing loss I was encouraged to create an experience book. Books are a great resource for speech delays anyway, but a book that has pictures and experiences that your

A Safer Internet

By Natalie| 2016-03-03T13:02:32+00:00 March 3rd, 2016|Categories: Family, Schooling|Tags: children, internet, Kiddle, research, safety|

I knew the day would come when we wanted some kind of filter for the internet and with an 8 year old doing reports and searches online that day is here. I have been asking friends

Mirrored Writing

By Natalie| 2015-10-16T14:35:00+00:00 October 16th, 2015|Categories: Schooling, Special Needs|Tags: academics, dyslexia, hearing loss, kindergarten, left handed, mirrored writing, preschool, reading, school, special needs, writing|

Have you ever seen the servers write their name upside down at Macaroni Grill? I waited tables there for years and really had the backwards cursive signature down pat. It took practice though. It wasn't

School is Cool

By Natalie| 2015-10-15T12:23:05+00:00 October 15th, 2015|Categories: Schooling|Tags: academics, fossils, geography, kindergarten, learning, private, public, school, second grade, special needs|

I realize I already talked about school yesterday and don't want to bore you all, but I do have more to share and I'll tell you why. 1. I am extremely passionate about education. If we

Kindergarten Success!

By Natalie| 2015-10-14T15:14:16+00:00 October 14th, 2015|Categories: Schooling, Special Needs|Tags: deaf, hearing loss, kindergarten, non profit, ohio valley voices, school|

I'll admit to being apprehensive about the day SJ would go to Kindergarten. She has always been so far behind in speech (due to her late identified hearing loss) that I just didn't know if she would

Books and Toys for 8 Year Old Boys

By Natalie| 2015-09-11T11:16:49+00:00 September 11th, 2015|Categories: Parenting Tips, Schooling|Tags: 8 year old, books, boy, christmas, education, electronics, lego, nerf, science, scooter, toys|

As you may have noticed I have been in birthday mode and that is what sparked the idea for a list of gift ideas, but even if there are no children's birthdays coming up for

Ideas for Helping Kids With Daily Routines

By Natalie| 2015-08-27T14:44:57+00:00 August 27th, 2015|Categories: Parenting Tips, Schooling, Special Needs|Tags: clock, home, kids, routine, schedule, school, structure, timer|

"Routines involve repetition. Repetition involves predictability. Predictability involves stability. Stability involves security. Kids crave routines because routines make kids feel safe and secure." - Maci Elkins When I was a new mom I read "Baby

Carter’s Size 8 and More!

By Natalie| 2015-08-24T11:27:42+00:00 August 24th, 2015|Categories: Babies & Toddlers, Frugal Living, Schooling|Tags: babies, back to school, Carter's, count me in, fall fashion, kids, size 8|

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Carter’s. I received a complimentary gift card to facilitate my review and thank me for my participation. When I mentioned that I was doing

First Week of School 2015

By Natalie| 2015-08-21T20:39:56+00:00 August 21st, 2015|Categories: Lifestyle, My Life, Schooling, Uncategorized|

I have felt really optimistic about this first week of school until it all came crashing down today. J has had to take over car pooling/kid watching due to me having a fever and barely

Free Signing Time Video

By Natalie| 2015-07-24T11:57:02+00:00 July 24th, 2015|Categories: Babies & Toddlers, Frugal Living, Hearing Loss, Schooling, Special Needs|Tags: ask, free video, sign language, signing time|

I have great news for you all today! Signing Time has a released a FREE Back to School Video Download. It's hard to believe that one of the stars of the show (little Leah) is now

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