Tag Archives: international school

Parenting Fails Happen

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

I enjoyed the Grade 5 Recognition Ceremony at the boys’ school last night. Watching Bob celebrate the transition from the Lower School to Middle School filled me with joy and just a little bit of sorrow. I am not a … Continue reading →

Posted in No Nonsense Parenting | Tagged international school, living overseas, military blog, military family blog, navy family, opt out of testing, parenting, parenting blog, parenting fail, parenting fail of the week, school testing, testing | 2 Comments

School Parties International School Style

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Commander in Chief At home

One thing that I haven’t seen since I was in school is a classroom Halloween party. My kids have attended a combined total of… ok, my head is spinning trying to tally them up, so I’ll just say, more than … Continue reading →

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Picking the Perfect Preschool

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Commander in Chief At home

After finding a pediatrician, choosing the right stroller, and deciding when to start solids, finding the right preschool for our precious prodigies is one of the first major parenting decisions we make. After all, depending on where you live, the … Continue reading →