Last week, my daughter started 2nd grade. Her classroom is a typical 2015 eastern North Carolina small town school classroom — desks arranged in small groups, books, multiple centers for her learning pleasure, a whiteboard, and a smart board. A smart board… what does that... Continue Reading
We’re all adults here, and can therefore unanimously agree that pretending is rad. Sometimes I like to pretend I’m a 7-foot tall robot that can punch utility vehicles to pieces. Other times, I like to pretend I’m a spy. The... Continue Reading
You knew it deep down inside. Going to the beach isn’t just a trip to the shore with sand and sun, it’s a retreat and rejuvenating cleanse for your body and mind. I’ll bet if you close your eyes, you... Continue Reading
Youth sports: a chance to have fun, learn new skills and play with friends. I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound quite right anymore. I’m new to youth sports. I opted to take dance as a young child... Continue Reading
Eating fruits and vegetables in season is an amazing experience! You should try it if you haven’t. And with North Carolina’s long growing season, we often get to enjoy the fruits of the land for longer periods of time than... Continue Reading
Obesity in America is at an all time high. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in three Americans are considered obese. Furthermore, they estimate the percentage of Americans who are overweight as being at an all time high of... Continue Reading
Summer is in full swing now! We’re spending long days by the creek, in the pool, on the river and at the beach. People everywhere are watching their skin turn a “healthy” shade of tan (others are watching their skin turn... Continue Reading
This week Facebook is full of images of high school graduations. Some parents cry at their soon to be empty nest while others cheer excited that their kids have finally made it! The new graduates show sorrow over leaving childhood friends and... Continue Reading
This past weekend the news media and social media were abuzz with the attacks of 2 young swimmers off the coast of Oak Island, NC. According to reports, the attacks took place within 45 minutes of each other both resulting... Continue Reading
In most of eastern North Carolina, the final bells of schools are ringing this week. Children are excitedly looking forward to the next several school-free weeks. Parents are making plans for vacations, trips to the pool and play dates. They... Continue Reading
