By Jessica Lopez The “summer slide” is usually a worry for teachers and parents alike — and a legitimate one in the age of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu bingefests. Then 2020 arrived, and all of our concerns were magnified in light of COVID-19. Schools across Mississippi are responding to the pandemic in various ways. […]
Steven Farragut was the first person to hold his daughter’s hand after she was born — and he’s been her hero ever since. “My father hung the moon,” Lauren Bertucci says of her dad, a retired Army officer who is now the senior Army instructor teaching JROTC at Ocean Springs High School. “He has amazing […]
Developing reading habits among children takes persistence and patience on parents’ part. And with reading playing such an important role in a child’s education, Erin Gibson, operations manager of the Gulfport Huntington Learning Center, says the effort is definitely worth it. “Reading is indeed something children can enjoy throughout their lives, but it’s essential in […]
Whether you’re team mass hysterics or team ain’t no thing, I think we all can agree that coronavirus has shaken things up for us moms. Many of us are realizing the importance of social distancing while we attempt to keep our families and the community safe. The need for caution and the concept of social […]
By April Lollar Just another manic Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday …. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Panic. Shower. Wake up 8-year-old. Wait five minutes. Second attempt to wake up 8-year-old. Dry hair. Brush teeth. Make sure we have: lunchbox, water bottle, folder, are folder things signed? Are practice/dance clothes ready? Has 8-year-old brushed teeth? […]
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be successful. We also want them to be grateful for what they have and compassionate to those in need. Teaching children the spirit of giving, showing them the importance of thinking of others and modeling kindness are impactful ways to help them grow into […]
By Gulf Coast Moms Blog You’ve ordered the turkey, your guest list is set and you even know what you’re making for dessert — but have you thought about what will keep the kids occupied (besides eating) during the Thanksgiving break? No need to worry! Gulf Coast Moms Blog has a list of creative, easy […]
