I know I’m not alone when I say that parent-teacher conferences are a good time. Am I right? Sure, they’re fabulous opportunities for parents and teachers to "bond" and to teach each other about how we can all help the kids to make the most of their time in school, but they can also be daunting – especially for those newbie kindergarten parents. 

Wednesday night before heading to bed, Noah came downstairs wearing a T-shirt commemorating the night Obama was elected President.

Sick of dispensing antibacterial wipes, I decided to have my kids vaccinated against the H1N1 virus on Monday and I wasn’t about to let anything stand in my way. 

My daughter’s third-grade teacher at H.C. Storm Elementary School in Batavia had each of his students complete a 15-question survey about their likes and dislikes. The parents were to be quizzed on curriculum night, all in good fun, and my little girl, Holly, couldn’t wait for me to take it.