Back-to-School butterflies are normal.  Everyone feels a certain amount of fear.  How we cope with fears can empower and equip our children for a lifetime of success.Going back to school is

The internet has tons of lists about how families prepare for going back-to-school; one list even had 45 things to do!  It needs to be simpler for me. Today, I've

While I was in Africa over the past month, I blogged with my team at Niteo Africa on our volunteer experiences in Odek, Uganda; I hope you had a chance

Almost a decade ago I started Niteo Africa society to do education projects in Uganda, Africa.  It is an integral part of my life and my family's life.  Often people

Every LearnForward family is creating a love story!Do you have any mantras?  My mantras are little sayings of truth that help me cling to what I believe, what's really important

One of the most wonderful and joyous parts of being a mother of a toddler, is watching her explore the world and take in new experiences.  In "Coffee with Karine"

In "Coffee With Karine," we are exploring together the ideas around a LearnForward family.  How do we come to the table together to support the development of lifelong learners?  The

Last week I began a blog series in "Coffee with Karine" on the profile of a #LearnForward family.  I'm writing as a Mother with a Teacher's Heart and an Educational