Barbara Donovan About Me Page at Helium

My passion is ...

trying to be a grown up

I know too much about ...

just saying no

My parents always told me ...

you are a family representative

My childhood ambition ...

to have as much candy as possible

My favorite memory ...

playing in the cornfields of Illinois

Why I write ...

to keep me from talking so much

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Popular Mechanics/lyrics toChristy Moore Collection

My first job ...

waitress at Bill Knapp's

My best moment ...

my wedding day

My inspiration ...

my daughter

Education > Early Childhood Ed Should school systems move to full-day kindergarten programs?: 7 of 27

What is the point of sending your child to all day kindergarten? Parents, proceed with caution and consider the right reasons for sending your child for a full day. For a five year old all day school is not appropriate. Several factors require consideration. My hunch is that you need more time for yourself. Do remember this is not about you. By first grade your little one will be gone all day and will come home very tired most days. Why push them into a schedule that is not right for their age? One more year is nothing for you in the long scheme of life. It is more important for your young...
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