Back to School
Do You Tutor Your Kids Yourself?
With the school year back in full swing and youngsters' backpacks filling with papers and projects, many parents are finding themselves seated next to their offspring as they make their way through a growing mountain of assignments. For some, the evening ritual is a time to bond and show off their knowledge of specific subject areas. For others, it is an uphill battle.
10 Clocks to Get Kids Up and Out
Up and at 'em! While some kids are up with the birds, others seem to need a splash of cold water to wake from a sound slumber. Help transition your children to getting up on their own with a personal alarm clock.
Are You a Yummy or a Slummy Mummy?
How dressed-up do you get for the school drop-off line? Mamas taking their kids to a London school are involved in a heated debate about their attire. At opposite ends of the issue are the "yummies" who arrive dressed to impress with coiffed hair and made-up faces and the "slummies," ladies who stick to more casual clothes and natural appearances.
Did You Skip Work to Take Your Child to Class?
Back-to-school jitters aren't only reserved for lil ones. Parents can be just as anxious as they prepare for the child's first day in a new classroom.
For working parents, the return to school often involves some calendar choreography to manage work commitments during the same time frame.
Do You Prefer Traditional or Modern School Pictures?
Strike a pose, it's picture time! Good-bye cheesy portraits — a number of schools are giving students and their parents more options when it comes to taking the traditional class shots. Last week while filling out my daughter's order form, I was surprised to see how many options were available — from an up-close-and-personal angle to the old-school shot.
How Well Do You Know Back-to-School Bugs?
While your child is making her way to the head of the class, germs could be creeping their way onto the lil scholar. You prepped her before she headed back to class, but how much do you know about the back-to-school bugs? Take the quiz to find out.
Make Your Child the (Rice Krispies) Apple of Her Teacher's Eye
What does every teacher get on the first day of school? An apple. Smiling faces would be more than enough for any educator, but parents often usher them in with a less than shiny fruit that ends up in the teacher's lounge.
Are You a Summer or School Mom?
School bells are ringing and many mothers are doing the back-to-class dance! While some moms love the lazy days of Summer, others long for homeroom and after school activities. Sleeping in and family vacations may sound heavenly, but it can be challenging to entertain children every day for a three-month stretch.
Keep the Bullies at Bay With These Tips
We all know children can be lil angels, but there are bullies that like to add mischief to the mix. At some point, almost every child comes face to face with a bully. When that moment arrives, it is helpful to know some tips on dealing with the situation.
Ease Back-to-School Jitters With a Few Easy Steps
First day jitters are nothing new. As adults we experience them when we start a new job, move to a new city or go on a first date. For children who don't know any better, nerves can be scary.
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