What's the Difference Between Public, Private, Magnet, Homeschool, & Charter Schools?
Confused about the different types of schools in the U.S.? This guide breaks down the difference between public, charter, magnet, private schools, and homeschooling so you can choose the best fit for your child.
4th Grade Parenting Playbook: Tweens, School & Growing Up
Favorite Advice for Fourth Grade Parents. Is Your Child Ready for 4th Grade? Here’s What You Need to Know!
Top 5 Tips for Third Grade Parents
What parents can expect for 3rd Grade Reading, Math, Social Skills
Top 5 teacher holiday gifts 2024 Budget gifts under $25
Looking for Budget Friendly Teacher Gifts? Natalie lists the top 5 best gifts under $25! Cute DIY Ornament, Last Minute Gifts, and Unique Personalized Gifts there is something your child’s teacher will love.
Interview: Mo Green for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction
The battle for North Carolina's state superintendent has never been this intense. Democratic candidate Mo Green is interviewed by former NC teacher, Natalie Parmenter.
Surgeon General: PARENTAL STRESS is a Public Health CRISIS | Are Teachers Part of the Problem?
The Surgeon General released an advisory on High Parental Stress. Parenting has become harder in the modern age to the point it it impacting parents' mental and physical health.
First Day of Kindergarten - What to Expect| Back to School
& Parenting
What can you expect on your child's first day of kindergarten? In an encouraging video, Natalie shares how to prepare your child to prevent separation anxiety, what your child can expect from their teacher, and how parents can prepare for a great first day of school
Banned Books: SHOCKING. Teacher Reacts | Young Adult Novels Banned Book Week 2024 | Moms for Liberty
Natalie plays a game to find out why 5 popular YA novels were banned in United States schools during the 2023-24 school year.
Banned Books: UNBELIEVABLE. Teacher Reacts | Banned Book Week 2024, Moms for Liberty & Florida
Natalie plays a game to find out why 5 popular children's books were banned in United States schools during the 2023-24 school year.
May Livestream
Natalie, 10 year teacher and founder of Primary Focus: The Parent’s Guide to Elementary School answers your questions.
End of Year Summer Teacher Gift Guide: DIY Card, Easy Gift Ideas | Can you give a teacher alcohol?
Natalie shares easy and thoughtful teacher gift ideas for the end of the school year. Appreciate your favorite teacher with an easy DIY Card, a Summer Road Trip Kit great for the class gift from all parents, unique gift ideas, and budget gifts.
Teacher Reacts: State Tests RUINED school for children | The Problem with Standardized Testing
The pressure of standardized testing on elementary school students has gone to an extreme. We are testing for the sake of testing which is leaving young children too anxious to go to school. Natalie gives advice to parents on how they can support their children without pressuring them.
