If you have a child going into Kindergarten next fall, not only are you’re busy picking out a school, you're probably wondering if he or she is ready.

I've been there. When my oldest daughter was four, she was mostly ready to go but . . . as it turns out, I hadn't taught her left from right or to tie her shoe!

How the heck are you supposed to know these things? 

Should concealed weapons should be permitted in schools? Should we allow armed security officers in the schools? 

Ever since the horrible massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary, gun control has provoked most of us to take a stand, especially when it involves guns in schools. 

'My heart is broken' I read over and over again. Teachers across the country feel not fear, but a deep sadness.

But their  sadness is filled with resolve and determination to keep children safe, to help every single child who might be struggling, and to continue creating an environment of happiness and learning. To show support and solidarity for the Sandy Hook community, most teacher-bloggers went offline on Monday.