Lori Clarke
Raised in the foothills of North Carolina, Lori found herself moving to Columbia for some boy almost 20 years ago. After finally saying yes, she and her husband, Donald began a family and put down roots right here in South Carolina. A two time graduate of the University of South Carolina, Lori holds an M.A.T. in Elementary Education and an M. Ed. in Educational Administration. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in Language and Literacy and teaches 5th grade in a local school district.
Allowing My Child to Learn From Disappointment
Disappointment was not what I sat down to write about when my 16-year-old daughter ran past me with a look of terror...
Every mommy instinct...
Discipline From Toddler to Teen :: What Worked For Us
Some days I did not think I would survive my child maturing.
Now, though, looking back on it, my teenager who will soon be heading...
Preemies :: What It’s REALLY Like
In honor of Prematurity Awareness Month, I thought I would share my own story of prematurity.
Spoiler alert: It is not about my own child....
Why You Deserve a Girls Weekend
Girls Weekend. It is a tradition I have kept for many years and it has kept me sane, no doubt about it.
Here's why....
I need the...
How Can I Help?
My Facebook feed has been full of pictures that really just break my heart. Yes, a tragedy is happening in Columbia and much of...
Why Your Child Should be in the Classroom as Much as Possible
I am confident that most parents know that their 6, 12, or 15-year-old need to be in school. However, it is not always quite...
Facing the Empty Nest
I have been whining about my daughter going off to college for six months now. But maybe, just maybe, there is a little part...
From the Teacher’s Desk :: 3 Easy Tips to Prepare for a New School...
The stores are full of school supplies, kids and parents are getting anxious, and teachers are already preparing their rooms for the new school...
Kitchen Basics for College Bound Kids {and Beyond} :: Dinner Edition
Next year my daughter, Caroline, will be heading off to college (cue tears)! And while that may be 12 months away, the time will...
Everyday Ways to Keep Kids Learning This Summer
It’s summertime and I’m a teacher. Now before you start berating me for having the summers off, let’s get one thing straight -- I...
From the Blackberry Patch :: Lessons Learned + Jam and Cobbler
Thorns, bugs, heat, and backbreaking manual labor … I love it! It’s blackberry time! This is usually my first project as soon as the school...
The Perfect Father’s Day Tour :: Columbia’s Best Breweries and Distilleries
When you've been married as long as I have and celebrated 17 years of Father's Days, it can be difficult to come up with...
Look and Feel Your Best with Chi Esthetics Studio {Giveaway!}
This post is sponsored by Chi Esthetics Studio. Although we did receive free services in exchange for a review, all thoughts and opinions are...
What to Expect and How to Cope :: Perimenopause
This may be a bit of a ways off for some of us, but I wish that someone would have warned me about some...