Elementary school

Sadly, kidnapping is a very real problem posed to many children in our country especially today. This safety problem is very real and was made acutely aware to me when I was six years old in Sisters, Oregon. How it happened was that I was walking to my arts and crafts class after stopping by my... Read More »

Shine user NATALY K recently asked for advice on the best websites for homeschooling materials. While she's already received some fantastic tips for other Shine gals, I thought I'd share some of my favorite homeschooling blogs. I'm not a homeschooler. But I often look to these sites for... Read More »

[Ed. Note: Shine user Rhetta poses a question we're all thinking about related to the three chilren in Waycross, Ga. who allegedly plotted to attack and kill their third grade teacher. Jump in with your thoughts.]I am sure by now everyone has heard about the kids in Waycross, Ga. The kids... Read More »