Back to School Tips
Getting the kids ready for back to school can definitely drain your energy. But here are some ideas to have you and the kids look forward to when the first days arrive.
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Finding a tutor for your child
If you are considering engaging a tutor, your first questions may be “Who?” and “How?” Here are some tips for finding a reliable tutor you can trust and whose services fit your budget. Read more
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Checklists to Help Keep Your Back-to-school Prep on Track
The back-to-school bell will soon be heard above the sounds of pool splashes. So that means it’s time to stock up and go shopping. But how to get it all done with minimal stress? Read more
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Goodbye Summer, Hello School!
Changing routines can be difficult. Transitioning your kids from summer to fall can be difficult. One mother shares what she has gleaned from her experiences. Read more
Navigating the School Year
From homework help to volunteering, Mary Kokinda has some tips and tips to help all parents navigate the school year. Read more
Separation Anxiety:When YOU Need to Let Go
Can you let go? That parents experience separation anxiety is one of those things that is seldom talked about so that the myth of our invulnerability can be maintained. In fact, parents often get it worse than kids. Read more
Your Child's Vision Health
Most professional organizations like the American Optometric Association (AOA) believe that kids should receive their first eye exam by the time they are three years old or, at the very latest, when they begin kindergarten and on a yearly basis. Read more
Planning for Back to School
Avoid scurrying around the last weeks of August and pulling things together for going back to school. Plan ahead and dodge the rush. Read more
Returning to a School-Year Sleep schedule
If kids haven't transitioned back to school-year sleep habits, they're not ready for the first day. Read more
Kicking Off Kindergarten
For many parents, kindergarten signals an important transition from the all-consuming baby and toddler years. Suddenly, your "baby" is expected to make more choices on her own, stay focused over a longer period of time. Read more
Transitioning to a New School
Going back to school should be an exciting, adventure-filled experience. However, many children will find themselves in a new school in the fall. How can parents and educators help children? Read more
Thrifty - and Stylish - Options for Back-to-School
Finally, secondhand clothing is hip! Here are some upcycling ideas to help reduce waste and help your pocketbook in local stores. Read more
Backpack Shopping 101: Tips to Avoid a Pain in the Neck
Think the books and school supplies that your child is carrying in a backpack slung haphazardly across one shoulder are harmless? Think again. Heavy backpacks can cause long-term health problems when worn incorrectly Read more
Tips to Kick Off the School Year Right
School bells will soon ring once again. Whether that comes as music to your ears or a bittersweet reminder that the free-spirited summer days are over, check out these tips from the pros to help your child enjoy a smart, happy start to school Read more
Here Comes the Homework
Homework is an important component of a child’s educational experience. To help families make the most of homework time, educators offer these tips. Read more
Lunch Packing: from Dread... to Doable
Welcome to autumn, when the days get cooler, kids head back to school and parents everywhere commit themselves to packing nutritious, delicious lunches their kids will love. Until reality sets in. Read more
Ranch Pimento Cheese Celery Logs
Keeping a stash of kid-friendly snacks handy is a sure-fire way to keep snack time manageable, while making sure kids don’t have a full afternoon meal, which would spoil their appetite for dinner. Read more
