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Leadership Prep School Frisco: Empowering the Future
This article is sponsored by Leadership Prep School. Many of us were (or currently are) school children sitting in a...
by Brandon May
The Best Annual Memberships for Frisco Families
A few questions we ask ourselves before we purchase a Family Membership or an annual pass to something: Is it a good value for...
by Meredith McGraw
A Suggestion Letter from Your Elf on the Shelf
To Whom It May Concern: My name is UPC 14085-10204, but my American family calls me Pixie. I’m what you playfully refer to...
by Brandon May
Sometimes the Holidays Look Different for Special Needs Families
Growing up, I loved the hustle and bustle of the holidays. I remember begging my mom to go to the crowded mall where I’d sit on...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Santa Sightings: Where to Meet the Big Guy in Frisco
It's never to early to plan your visit with Santa Claus in Frisco! There are many wonderful opportunities to meet the big...
by Meredith McGraw
5 Ways to Be a Bad Mom This Holiday Season
You might think the holiday season begins in December. But for most moms, it began in October. The launch of the season we now...
by Nicole Barron
Frisco Police Officers are Bonding to Boost School Safety
Since the early 1990s when Frisco High School was the lone campus, the Frisco Police Department has had an active School Resource...
by Kelly Walker
Emler Swim School: The Ultimate “One Stop” Activity for your Kids
Frisco families are lucky to have many fantastic options for children’s activities. You name it, you can find it here in...
by Meredith McGraw
10 New (Inventive) Ways to Pass Out Candy This Halloween
If 2020 hasn’t been scary enough, Halloween is rapidly approaching already. If you’re like me, you’ve grown really bored...
by Brandon May
6 Parks to Visit When Hope Park is Too Busy
I have two children who are two years apart in age. This means when we venture to a playground or park, I’m inevitably running...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
The Kids Have Returned to Campus. Now What?
The house is quiet this morning. I mean, really, really quiet. Well, except for the sound of YouTube Kids videos ringing in...
by Nicole Barron
Leadership Prep School Provides Choices for Parents
This article is sponsored by Leadership Prep School. Today in Frisco, students walked into classrooms at Leadership Prep...
by Kelly Walker
How “Pandemic Pods” are Changing the Remote Learning Game
This article is sponsored by Tutor Doctor Frisco-McKinney-Prosper. As the new school year commences, many families across...
by Audra Balsley
How Should Parents Prepare for Back to School, 2020 Style?
Don't let August 13th sneak up on you. True, this year is going to be like no other. But, e-learning or not, there are things...
by Kelly Walker
How to Discover Music and Art at Any Age
This article is sponsored by Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts. Life is looking pretty different these days, but at...
by Meredith McGraw
How to Protect Your Pets From a House Fire
Thank you to Dr. Betten at Lakeside Paws Veterinary Clinic for providing the information for this article. July 15 is National...
by Kelly Walker
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
The following content was originally published by Treasured Vessels Foundation, authored by Abigail Ours. While depictions of...
by Nicole Barron
A Day of Play in Frisco Becomes a Day of Healing
This article is sponsored by Leadership Prep School. There's nothing better than a day of play! Do you remember running...
by Kim Axtell
Is Your Student Prepared for the Next School Year?
I actually wrote on our elementary’s school survey last week, “If my kids cannot return in the fall, I will set myself on...
by Morgan Kosinski
How One Local Student is Giving Hope to a Generation
Learn, grow, and lead for a lifetime. That's the mantra of Frisco's Leadership Prep School where they believe in challenging...
by Kim Axtell
Summer Camps for Kids in Frisco
Summer is just around the corner. Are you ready? I’m not talking about swimsuit shopping (can I get a few more months on that...
by Jane Padgett
Bore-antine 2.0: 20 (More) Things to Do With Your Child While On Shutdown
Written together by father and daughter, Brandon May and Tatum May. At the tail end of Spring Break 2020, my now 15-year-old...
by Brandon May
Bore-antine: 20 Things to Do With Your Teen While On Shutdown
Written together by father and daughter, Brandon May and Payton May. A Covid-19 quarantine doesn’t have to be a bore-antine...
by Brandon May
Survival Mode: How to Work from Home with Children
Do you work from home? Most of the time it's a gift. Time spent commuting is eliminated, you can walk your dog, and if you're a...
by Nicole Barron
Hands On, Minds On: 3 Reasons to Try These STEAM Camps
This article is sponsored by Growing IQ. Spring break and the first days of summer: Those looming windows that fill children...
by Emily McCord
5 Reasons to Love Musical Arts Schoolhouse in Frisco
This article is sponsored by Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts. “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to...
by Meredith McGraw
How to Eliminate the Stress of the Test
This article is sponsored by Tutor Doctor Frisco-McKinney-Prosper. You've been there. It's midnight on a school night....
by Ellen Zarate
This is What Happens When a School Looks Through a Lens of Leadership
This article is sponsored by Leadership Prep School. It’s easy to find complaints about education these days. Everywhere one...
by Emily McCord
Do You Know About These 3 Important Elements of Early Childhood Education?
This article is sponsored by Growing IQ. The knowledge that children learn best when they're moving and active is a given in...
by Emily McCord
Here’s What You Need to Know About KidZania USA
Featured image courtesy of KidZania USA. If you have kids from 4 to 14, I guarantee you will be in KidZania USA in Frisco...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Kids Score Big at the Coolest Club in Frisco
Did you know that Frisco has more than 45,000 school-age children? Around here, many households are always on the hunt for events...
by Kelly Walker
What Makes a Good Tutor for Frisco Students?
This article is sponsored by Tutor Doctor Frisco-McKinney-Prosper. Stacy Parkelj is a career educator and successful...
by Ellen Zarate
Reedy High School Has Prepared a Treat for Harry Potter Fans
On October 31, 2019, Reedy High School and Didi's Downtown invite you to enjoy a fun Halloween evening of Wizards and Muggles as...
by Yvonne Brown
4 Unique Ways to Serve Students of All Levels
This article is sponsored by Growing IQ. Growing IQ in Frisco provides a unique learning environment that emphasizes hands-on...
by Emily McCord
Dancing Around the World Like a Fairy Tale Princess
This article is sponsored by Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts. Once upon a time, in a wonderful school not so far...
by Meredith McGraw
A School That Inspires Students to Lead for a Lifetime
While STEM education continues to improve nationally and computer education in grades K-12 remains a hot trend, some schools in...
by Emily McCord
How Frisco’s Elementary Teacher of the Year Reassured a Mom’s Heart
Photos courtesy of Frisco Independent School District A few weeks ago, my daughter started Kindergarten. To say I had first...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Creative Learning is SEW Fun in Frisco
There's a sewing room in my childhood home that brings back fond memories. In the room, there are two chests, the drawers of...
by Yvonne Brown
How to Host a No-Toys Birthday Party
I eased myself out backward from under my almost 8-year old’s bed, dragging yet another Barbie. That was number 17! With toys,...
by Yvonne Brown
This is a Can’t-Miss Opportunity for Frisco’s Young Entrepreneurs
Have you ever met a kid and thought "They are definitely going places."? Usually, a glint in the eye, or an especially...
by Ellen Zarate
6 Smart Reasons to Choose Leadership Prep School in Frisco
This article is sponsored by Leadership Prep School. While Frisco boasts of many amazing schools, many families are unaware of...
by Emily McCord
What to Do When Your Child is Discouraged Academically
This article is sponsored by Tutor Doctor Frisco-McKinney. "I don't even care." What do you do when your student says...
by Ellen Zarate
5 Fun Reasons to Plan a Birthday Party at Jungle Joe’s
Joe is a happy monkey who loves sneaking around the play structure at Jungle Joe’s late at night. Today, however, he's feeling...
by Emily McCord
Growing IQ Emphasizes Hands-On, Experiential Learning
Tutoring franchises have been a staple tool of motivated students and supportive parents for decades, but there's a unique model...
by Emily McCord
10 Budget-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas In and Around Frisco
Summer is in full swing! The weather's getting hotter, the days are getting longer, and we're all looking for fun (and...
by Meredith McGraw
This is How Moms Can Find Forever Friends in Frisco
Anyone who tells you motherhood isn’t hard is selling you something. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever loved. I’ve been...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Hey Summer, Here’s How We’ll Survive You
Summer, before you start, I have a few things to say to you. I dread you if I’m being honest. Summer, you are unpredictable...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
A Farewell Thanks to Frisco’s Teachers
I didn’t cry on the first day of school. Not really my style, I guess. My children were ready and so was I. But the last? There...
by Stephanie Hanrahan
Tutor Doctor Makes Learning Personal, in Person
It's inevitable. Any time parents get together, it's only a matter of time before the conversation turns to school. College...
by Ellen Zarate
This is Leadership Prep School’s Unique Approach to Education in Frisco
This article is sponsored by Leadership Prep School. Perhaps you’ve driven by it on your way home north on Teel Parkway -...
by Emily McCord
How One Frisco Mom is Changing the Way We FUNdraise
Frisco friends, here’s an invitation with your name on it! You’re invited to join Frisco mom Trina Nix and hundreds of your...
by Meredith McGraw
5 Places for Hot-Weather Play In and Around Frisco
This article is sponsored by Jungle Joe's. As the weather heats up and kids head out of school, families set out in search...
by Emily McCord
Frisco is Rolling Out the Red Carpet for North Texas Performing Arts
The people have chosen! On April 13, 2019, your favorite Frisco-based NPTA youth theater stars will dress their best and walk...
by Nicole Barron
Frisco’s fearlessHOPE Offers Hope to Visually-Impaired Children
When one of the most precious moments in your life becomes one of the most frightening...you need hope. For Frisco residents...
by Nicole Barron
Frisco School of Music and Performing Arts Inspires a Love for the Arts
Growing up, didn’t we all dream about being rock stars? It would probably be a little embarrassing to quantify exactly how much...
by Meredith McGraw
Kids, Get Moving with this Dance Party Playlist
This article is sponsored by Jungle Joe's. Movement in young children is such an important part of a healthy, happy...
by Emily McCord
Navigating Teen Dating Relationships and Human Trafficking Risks
This article is sponsored by First Defense Solutions. In 1996, the talk around my 9th grade homeroom was how everyone watched...
by Morgan Kosinski
5 Reasons to Enroll Your Toddler in Math, Music, Motion
This article is sponsored by Growing IQ. For many parents of preschoolers, sports and reading often take priority. But Growing...
by Emily McCord
Play, Train, and Compete at Ninja Nation Frisco
Frisco has been called the best place to live for many reasons. One of the best things it offers families in Frisco, besides the...
by Brandon Novara
Get Cozy with These Christmas Movie Cocktail Pairings
It’s the time of year again for amazing desserts, gifts, family time, snow (fingers crossed), and of course, Holiday-themed...
by Brandon Novara
Preparing Frisco Students for the Workforce of the Future
This article is sponsored by Leadership Prep School. Get good grades, go to college, get a good job. That’s the path we, as...
by Kelly Walker
How to Host Children’s Holiday Parties with Ease
This post is sponsored by Jungle Joe's. And just like that, the holidays are coming at us at full speed! Anybody...
by Emily McCord
Hoco Through the Eyes of a Frisco Freshman
Hoco. Apparently, the traditional Homecoming weekend now has its own acronym! This was news to me this year as a first-time...
by Kim Axtell
13 Simple Ways to Establish Thanksgiving Traditions
I absolutely LOVE the holidays. I love the festivals, the food, the hustle and bustle, the lights, and the gifts. Every year,...
by Meredith McGraw
Frisco Guide to Quality Father and Son Time
The weight of raising another human being, passing on your knowledge, loving them, and disciplining them in a way that won't...
by Brandon Novara
How to Use Fall Traditions to Encourage STEAM Learning
This post is sponsored by Growing IQ. We're hearing a lot about the importance of STEAM learning (Science, Technology,...
by Emily McCord
The Teal Pumpkin Project – an Alternative to Candy for Trick-or-Treaters
Already stocked up on your candy for the trick-or-treaters? What about those kids who have to deal with food allergies, or who...
by Yvonne Brown
The Best Halloween Movies for Families to Watch Together
The pumpkin spice lattes are out, the air is finally getting cooler (in that abrupt way that Texas likes to deliver it) and the...
by Brandon Novara
Fast Facts – Frisco ISD Bond and Tax Ratification Election
Frisco ISD is the fastest growing school district in Texas, with more than 58,000 students. The upcoming Bond and Tax...
by Meredith McGraw
More Than a Bake Sale: Frisco ISD Council of PTAs
I'm in the PTA at my kid's elementary school and serve on the Executive Board as the Membership chair. If you've seen the...
by Liz Edelbrock
INCrease Your Child’s Academic Success at INC Tutoring
This post sponsored by It's Not Complicated Tutoring With fall classes back in full force, it's easy to get caught up in...
by Audra Balsley
Externships for Educators Allow Student Paths to Take Flight
Interns are typically students or trainees who spend time learning a trade or occupation in order to gain specific skills and...
by Kelly Walker
4 Ways to Keep the Kids Moving This Fall in Frisco
This post is sponsored by Jungle Joe's. The school year has started and much of the movement and activity that happens...
by Emily McCord
How to Make the Most of School Picture Day
All photos are courtesy of Frisco-based Karen Fish Photography. Love 'em or hate 'em, school picture days are coming! As an...
by Karen Fish
How to Reinforce Early Math with 5 Games and 1 Great Resource
This post is sponsored by Growing IQ When asked about important early-learning activities for young children and preschoolers,...
by Emily McCord
How to Have a Successful First Day of Preschool – A Parent’s Primer
I've always loved everything about the first day of school. The freshly sharpened pencils, spiffy new backpacks, and happy...
by Meredith McGraw
Coffee and Conversation with FISD Superintendent Dr. Waldrip
If you were given time to chat with FISD Superintendent Dr. Waldrip and a school board member over coffee, what would you...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Building a Bridge Between Frisco ISD and Collin College
Times have changed since Frisco parents were in high school. Sure, we took a few Advanced Placement (AP) classes and walked on to...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Frisco ISD Lending Library and Sanctuary Offers Free Resources
It all started with a Frisco parent asking a simple question in the fall of 2013. "Does Frisco ISD have parenting books or...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
How to Ease the Transition to Middle School in Frisco
Middle School. Two little words that ignite panic in the hearts of kids and parents alike, right? I remember feeling a nervous...
by Karen Fish
Summer Saver Vacation Substitutes Near Frisco
Whether it brings you joy or sadness, the inevitable end of summer is just around the corner. Did you squeeze in that much-needed...
by Meredith McGraw
Little Rookies: Frisco Guide to Team Sports for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Here in “Sports City USA”, it's never too early to start playing team sports. Does your preschooler have what it takes to...
by Meredith McGraw
Navigating Driver’s Ed in Frisco
When it comes to raising your children and supplying them with all the wisdom and tools they need to get out in the real world...
by Brandon Novara
Frisco Parent’s Guide to Early Childhood Intervention
As a high school special education teacher, I bear witness to the incredible highs and lows in parenthood. We're here to meet...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Fall in Love with Learning at INC Tutoring
Nearly every parent can remember an evening spent at the kitchen table, surrounded by notes and textbooks, as you work with your...
by Audra Balsley
When the Lights Go Out at Jungle Joe’s
Jungle Joe’s Cafe is a local favorite indoor playspace. Wifi, comfortable seating, the delicious cafe, and an inviting,...
by Emily McCord
5 Fun Places to Watch a Movie this Summer
Action, adventure, romance, or comedy – whatever your taste, summer is the season for movies! There's no better way to escape...
by Meredith McGraw
7 Simple Ways to Add a Bit of Structure to Your Kids’ Summer
For many of us, the arrival of summer break means the welcome shift to less-structured days, more flexibility, and no required...
by Karen Fish
Leadership Prep Students Unite Coding with Community Involvement
This post is sponsored by Leadership Prep School. Curriculum experts agree that adding coding to school curriculum is...
by Emily McCord
10 Animal Adventure Destinations Close to Home
Lions and tigers and bears – oh my!! Not to mention camels, stingrays, buffalo, and giraffes...in your own backyard! Looking...
by Meredith McGraw
Splish Splash Fun in Frisco: Spray Parks and Water Slides
The only way to beat the heat during Texas summer is to get wet! Tis the season to spend lots of time at local pools and splash...
by Emily McCord
Why (and What) You Should Read Aloud With Your Big Kids
Most parents of little ones are aware of the importance of reading aloud to their children, and bedtime stories are often a...
by Liz Edelbrock
A Letter from the Editor to the Remarkable Moms of Frisco
On the eve of Mother’s Day, someone asked me, “What would make you happiest on Mother’s Day this year?” Oh goodness,...
by Nicole Barron
Sustainable Self-Care Gifts to Give this Mother’s Day
THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY MOLLY CLAIRE COACHING. It's less than two weeks until Mother’s Day, and the buzzword these days...
by Emily McCord
The Skratch App: Teen Work, Simplified
I'm a Mom of twin toddlers. I thought that as a twin mom I would miraculously grow an extra arm to manage everything they throw...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Frisco’s Very Own Genius TV Star, Vivek Abraham
Photo Credit: NBC/Evans Vestal Ward Set your TV to record Neil Patrick Harris' new show, Genius Junior, on April 29th at 8:00...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Volunteer Opportunities for Teenagers in Frisco
One of the most frequent questions I get as a teacher in Frisco revolves around the ever-present search for volunteer...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
5 Reasons to Love Play-la-Palooza Play Studio in Frisco
Whether you have a special date night, routine dentist appointment, last-minute work meeting, or just a long overdue pedicure –...
by Meredith McGraw
Frisco Students Pitch Business Plans to ‘Shark Tank’ Style Panel
Do you know a Frisco teenager who has an idea that could change the world? The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) is an...
by Suad Bejtovic
Solving the STEM Dilemma in Frisco – Growing IQ
This post is sponsored by Growing IQ. The push for STEM emphasis in homes and classrooms is familiar by now. STEM fields are...
by Emily McCord
Frisco Youth Theatre Develops Character On and Off the Stage
"Circle up, circle up!" comes the call of the Director. Kids are milling about the theatre and dressing room, singing show...
by Karen Fish
Academic Tutoring in Frisco for Every Age, Need, and Budget
This time of year, I frequently get calls and emails from friends and parents of FISD students asking for a list of trusted...
by Korinna Kirchhoff
Swimming Toward Summer in Frisco
Parents who worry about their kids splashing safely can relax; Frisco's swim lesson offerings have grown with the...
by Liz Edelbrock
Shattered Dreams Program Leaves Lasting Impression on FISD Students
"This is real. It does happen." The words of Katelin Beyer, a former Frisco ISD student who experienced a life-altering car...
by Nicole Barron
Bring Big Body Play Into Your Kid’s Day
This post is sponsored by Jungle Joe's. Boisterous, physical activity for young children has always been known for muscle...
by Emily McCord
Oscar and Bessie Carter: Faith, Love, and Alzheimer’s
We all need to hear a good love story from time to time. This one will grab your heart, and maybe even inspire you to see things...
by Karen Fish
