A Mom’s Blog
Melanie Flake is helping parents have a voice in the way Idaho educates kids.
Talking about suicide reduces the risk
Here is information I learned about suicide prevention.
Where do you stand on sex ed “opt in” bill?
Would this bill result in more, or less, information being taught to our kids about sexual health?
What’s your experience with teaching your kids to drive?
Do your kids learn to drive through a school program, private company?
Do you talk to your kids about sex?
How do you start the conversation?
The struggle is real: snow boots and coats
My kids don’t want to wear them even though it’s cold and snowing. What are winter mornings like in your house?
What I learned from Advanced Opportunities night
Advanced classes could make a big impact on your high schooler’s future education and finances.
Have you ever joined your child for lunch at school?
My son was worried. I was excited. It turned out to be a fantastic experience.
What’s the right amount of screen time for you child?
My goal is two hours a day. So what does a family do instead?
Do you know what Idaho spends on education?
Here’s a breakdown of what it costs and how education spends its tax dollars.
What I’ve learned about ‘the talk’
The conversation with our sixth child was much different than with the older ones.