Back-to-school means rounding up the kids to do a little clothes shopping. Often, they’ve sprouted up a couple inches since they last wore fall clothing and you will need to replenish their wardrobe with a little bit of everything. Despite having one...
Kids around the country, mine included, will begin the new school year within one month. While that brings freshly sharpened pencils and new book bags, it also means the return of an unpopular “friend”… homework. After spending 6+ hours at school,...
Right after “I’m bored," the next most commonly used phrase in many households is, “I’m hungry.” This phrase frequently leaves my daughter’s lips and when I tell her to have a snack, almost inevitably her next words are, “Does it have to be healthy?”...
As a parent, there are two words that make me cringe like none other: "I'm bored!" In today's fast-paced world we are quick to load our calendars with play dates, extracurricular activities, and family outings. The goal: Eliminate every moment of boredom from our...
At the beginning of the new school year it's important to give careful consideration to setting clear expectations, with consistent rules and routines. Establishing these expectations will set the tone in your classroom and help ward off challenges...