My Little Voice by Margaret Hart


When you're a mom of school-aged kids, you hear a lot of "I didn't say it, he did." Or "She said it, not me." Or "I didn't do it, mom. It wasn't me."  I wish I had a dollar for every time I've heard one of those statements. By now, ...

Back to School by Margaret Hart


Are you like many moms who have been waiting anxiously for the letter to arrive stating who your child's teacher will be? Or perhaps you found out at the end of the school year, and have just been waiting for the supply list. Whatever notice you've been waiting for, hopefully ...

Report Cards and Teacher Conferences by Margaret Hart


 About two weeks ago my first-grade son came home with the standard parent-teacher conference report form. I glanced it over looking for the section where I write down the day and time I'd like to meet with his teacher to discuss his progress. This time, however, his teacher had checked ...