10 Things to Consider as Your Child Begins Kindergarten This Fall

Is your kid starting kindergarten this fall? Me too! Isn’t it exciting?

This is my eldest son on his first day of kindergarten nearly five years ago. I remember practically everything about that big first day. My son was nervous, excited, and proud – as was I. I had high hopes for Boy Wonder’s academic career, and why shouldn’t I have? He was smart, inquisitive, and ready to learn.

What I didn’t know then were how dangerously flawed my expectations were…[read more]