As both a parent and person who works in the field of education, I find myself particularly interested in changes in education processes, systems and standards, so of course, the new Common Core … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: Common Sense Thoughts on Common Core Standards
FresYes Family Fun: Check out the Discovery Center in September!
The Discovery Center is one of my son's favorite places to go in Fresno. Located on 5 acres of land that was once a brandy distillery and donated to the children of Fresno to become a park, The … [Read more...] about FresYes Family Fun: Check out the Discovery Center in September!
FresYes Families: 5 ways to welcome Fall (even when it’s still hot.)
A good friend of mine posted on Facebook over the weekend, "Finally! Sweatshirt and jeans weather in Oklahoma!" I couldn't help but laugh as a life-long Fresnan, knowing we likely have a good month … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: 5 ways to welcome Fall (even when it’s still hot.)
FresYes Families: Places to Go – The River Center
Have you ever been to the San Joaquin River Parkway and Trust River Center? Long name - really amazing place! I have to be honest - I'm not the greatest outdoorsy person and I tend to hide from … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: Places to Go – The River Center
FresYes Families: What’s for (school) lunch?
One of the things I dread most about the start of the school year is the nightly packing of lunches. My son prefers to bring lunch from home, though, in all honesty, I'm not sure he eats that much … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: What’s for (school) lunch?
FresYes Families: How to have a GREAT school year
My son is starting back to school this week in Fresno Unified as second grader. We were so lucky last year, to have the type of teacher most parents dream their kid will have at some point. As we … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: How to have a GREAT school year