Living with OCD
Merriam-Webster defines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as “an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent obsessions or compulsions or both that cause significant distress, are time-consuming, or interfere with normal daily functioning, and […]
The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective Advice for the Class of 2018
I believe life is a delicate tapestry of singular moments that places us precisely where we are at any particular point in time. Crossroads are abundant along the way, some […]
Fake News
Not only is fake news so much of a nuisance that people have begun to mistrust every fact they find on social media, but it is also damaging to social […]
How Reading Anxious for Nothing Changed the Way I View Anxiety
If you haven’t read Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado, I need you to go right now and buy it. I am gifting this […]
Surviving “Summeritis”!
May! Such a small word with a great connotation of expectation and anticipation! For students, it tempts the mind to desire a new schedule: more sleep, fun, and great freedom! […]
End-of-Year Testing: Helping Our Children Succeed!
Practice makes perfect! This is a mantra said in thousands of classrooms throughout North Carolina. Teachers have repeated similar phrasing to ensure every student feels confident and knows how to respond […]
To: Mommy / Love, Me Kid-Friendly DIY Gift Ideas for All Ages
With Mother’s Day right around the corner on May 13th, it’s the perfect time of year to celebrate the special women around us! Helping a child create a one-of-a-kind handmade […]
Summer Camp Packing Essentials
BY SANDY HARPER You’ve signed your child up for sleepover summer camp and everyone is excited. Now the looming question hits you. What do they need to pack? Packing for […]
Get Messy, Play, and Learn at Kaleideum Camps This Summer
Summer’s right around the corner! And, with the change of season and end of school, comes the promise of all sorts of adventures—beach trips, lazy days by the pool, family […]
Which Exciting Camp Will Your Child Love?
Whether your child enjoys making robots, cooking, crafting, or playing sports, FCDS Summer Enrichment has plenty of activities to let him or her discover new passions, create masterpieces, meet friends, […]