I Thought My Loyalty to Public Schools Would Never Die. What’s Happening to My Son Has Me Considering the Unimaginable.

My son begs me not to take him to a new school because he's miserable at it.

The school has limited outdoor time, little free play and no environmental modifications or support for victims of aggression.

If you can afford it, do the private nature preschool.

Escalate complaints to request a change of schools.

Grace has a cousin “ Mary’s ” (who is 14 months older) who has a very strong bond with Grace .

Mary has the same bossy, controlling, domineering personality that Ashley and Christa from the playground have.

I’m concerned that Grace thinks this is the type of friends/personalities she is most compatible with.

Budgets for kids parties can be out of control, but you do not need to do anything fancy to hold a memorable party.

Involve your own kid in the planning process: what did they like best about the recent parties they’ve been to? Make sure you have something to do for the less crafty kids or kids that finish the craft early.