A mom needs help teaching her child effective homework skills, especially when there are younger ones around whose homework is to distract their older sibling.
I have fond memories of snow days in upstate New York, but the rare, “modern” snow day in the south just isn’t as magical as what I remember.
My nine year old daughter is a perfectionist.
This past six week marking period she got her first ever B. She stomped up to her room and slammed the door. It hadn’t occurred to me before this that perhaps being a perfectionist had a negative side.
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.
If Tiger Moms are known for their overparenting, then I am an underparenter. Am I doing it wrong?
A reader wants to know the value of putting a label on a struggling older child, or does it even matter? I have strong opinions on this one.
School mornings can be very stressful. Here are some great tried-and-true mom tips on reducing stress in the morning and getting your kids to school without yelling.
I thought nothing could be better than witnessing the benefits marching band brought to my daughter’s life… until my son followed in her footsteps.
A reader wants to know what (and how much) to say before her daughter is evaluated and tested for ADHD. As you might suspect, I have some opinions on this topic.
This mom shares her secrets.
A couple of my children have lice and nits. That’s it. There is nothing to do but shave our heads and burn down the house. Just kidding. This is how I got rid of it and cared for my home after the lice discovery.
School uniforms can create a more respectful learning environment and expedite getting ready in the morning. But they also can come with a price – a blow to children’s creativity and individuality.
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.
When back-to-school means different things for different teens in the same family, the name of the game is making sure that everyone gets what they need.
Back to school means it’s time to start recording all those important dates in your new school year calendar. Make it fun for the kids with these stickers!
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.
It is the time of year when you begin to hear complaints from the kids about their teachers. “My teacher hates me!” Do you step in or let them work it out?
My son throws a tantrum every morning about going to school! How do I make this transition easier for both of us?
Some mornings leave you only the option to laugh or cry. With a hat tip to Dr. Seuss, I’m attempting the former while channeling my kids.
We are sharing some of our favorite lunch boxes for your kids to take to school.