Celebrations | Featured | Seasonal | Self Care
21 Things We Learned in 2021
The year 2021 brought with it the realization that very few of the things that made 2020 so tedious and dread-filled would actually change if I didn’t change, too. That… Read More
Featured | Seasonal | Social Life
What The Parent Cue Community is Thankful for This Year
We know there is power in gratitude and remembering all the good things, big or small. To our Parent Cue Community, we want you to know we are grateful for… Read More
What If This Was Your Last Christmas?
What if you knew this Christmas would be your last Christmas? I know, I know, it’s not a fun thing to think about, but just bear with me for a minute. Just what if? The reason I ask is because we knew.… Read More
Character and Values | Seasonal
4 Practical Ways to Model Gratitude to Your Kids
There are many words available in the dictionary to describe our kids. There’s . . . Cuddly. Hilarious. Sassy. Clever. Mischievous. Creative. Loyal. Opinionated. But grateful? Grateful isn’t a word that first comes to mind when we think about kids in general.… Read More
The Parent Cue 2021 Gift Guide
Parts of 2021 felt so refreshingly different from last year. In-person school was back in session. Churches congregated again. Outdoor events were back on our calendars. Family and friends breathed the same air again. But other parts...well, referring to them as “Sophomore… Read More
Featured | School Life | Seasonal
6 Conversations to Have With Your Kid at the Start of the New School Year
Last year, everything changed. The pandemic’s arrival altered life as we knew it, forcing us to pare down to the essentials while businesses, churches, and schools shuttered their doors indefinitely. The uncertainty left us fearful, and the constant vigilance of keeping everyone… Read More
Create A Rhythm | Featured | School Life | Seasonal
How Can We Make This Year Better?
I love a good fresh start. I’m a sucker for Mondays. I dutifully write New Year resolutions every year. There’s nothing like breaking in a brand-new notebook. And Spring cleaning? That is my jam. If you’re anything like me, you are charmed… Read More
Featured | Phase | School Life | Seasonal
End of School Year: How to Prepare for the Next Phase
Desks empty. Locker doors slammed—and lock combinations forgotten—for the last time. School-issued laptops returned to the front office. Color-coded, structured homeschool schedules loosened up a bit. Ah, yes. Summer is here. School may be out for your kids, but it’s a perfect… Read More
Featured | School Life | Seasonal
The Importance of Ending The School Year Well
This time of year, backpacks are getting heavy. Masks are getting tight. Patience is wearing thin. The end of the school year is upon us and so is the end of what feels like the craziest one in history! As the school… Read More