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Gear Up for School With a New Backpack
Send your kids back to school with these fun (and practical) school backpacks.
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Best Lunch Boxes for a New School Year
We are sharing some of our favorite lunch boxes for your kids to take to school.
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Not Just Pencils: Best Back to School Supplies
With back-to-school around the corner, you’re thinking about school supplies. Pencils are always at the top of that list! Here are some fun pencils for kids.
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Back-to-School: Best Getting Ready for School Books
Going back to school can be hard for some kids — and some parents. These sweet stories about the first day of school can help everyone prepare.
Young Child
Academic Redshirting: should you hold your kid back?
I’ve been thinking about the practice of redshirting: postponing your child’s entrance into kindergarten to give him or her an academic or social edge. I’m not considering it for my son, mind you: we were spared that decision, because Henry just missed the cut-off date…
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Back-to-School Week: Smencils
If you’re like me and still have weeks to go before school starts, get your kids in the mood by crafting some of their own supplies. Look at these Smencils. They are gourmet scented pencils that kids make on their own.
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Back-to-School Week: Staple-Free Staplers
The thought of staplers and young kids is very scary. But, now I have come across a staple-free stapler. Go ahead and “staple” away.
Young Child
Putting the Fun Back in School Fundraising
School fundraisers are a necessary evil — but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fun. Here are five easy ways to raise money for your child’s school.
Young Child
The art of losing (and winning): how do you teach your child to compete?
Henry is in one room. I’m in the other. Two outfits lie before each of us. We’ve been waiting for this moment for seconds, if not minutes. And now the moment of truth has arrived. “Ready,” I call out. “Set,” Henry yells. Go. The race…
Young Child
Sex Education: How Early Should it Start?
Your young child is starting to ask about SEX. When should you start getting technical with the details?
Big Kid
Tween-Dreaming & Back-To-School Resolutions
Great bonding idea: sit down with your daughter and make a life list together.
Young Child
How to Get Your Reluctant Child to Do Homework (without Yelling, Threats or a Double Martini)
This mom shares her secrets.
Big Kid
How to Keep a Happy Household During Your Teen’s College Search
The college search season is upon us. Here are some secrets from a former associate dean of admissions on how to keep your household happy during this time.
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Further Your Education for Free
Have you already started thinking about your New Years’ Resolutions? Even if furthering your education is not on your list, these resource reminders are great.
Big Kid
How To Start A Parents’ Group At Your Child’s School
Justice Fergie shares her wisdom on you how you can take the lead in starting a parents’ group at your child’s school with these 5 simple steps.
Young Child
How To Get Into the Back-to-School Swing
Easy steps to remove the stress associated with back-to-school and rest assured that your children are well prepared for a healthy and productive year ahead.
Big Kid
Homework, How Much Should Parents Do
If you’re looking to find the balance between helping too much and teaching them to be successful on their own, this list of homework rules is for you.
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Report Card Time for Mom
What if the tables were turned and you were going to get graded on your child’s report card on your parenting? How do you think you would do?
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A College Education, the Key to a Happy Life or Not?
A realistic look at the benefit of attending a private 4-year college education versus the amount of money it will cost.
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My Tips For A Successful School Year
Back to school is here! We have some tips to help you start the school year off right and keep things running smoothly throughout the year.