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5 EASY Ways to Start the New School Year Without Losing Your Mind
As I try to soak up the last moments of summer fun, I feel like I’ll never be ready for the switch back to the routine of the school year.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Documents to Bring and Questions to Ask
Parent-teacher conferences are one of the best ways to communicate with your kids’ teachers about how they’re doing at school. But what’s the best way to prepare for these conferences?
Raising an Expressive Child
The biggest obstacle toddlers have when expressing their feelings is the simple fact that they do not have the words to explain what is going on. When your child has worked hard to build a tower of blocks only to have it topple down over and over again, they feel frustrated.
Helping Kids Make Friends at Any Age
It can be difficult to find friends that are loyal and that you can build a connection with. Parents can help their kids build social skills that help them make friends at any age.
5 Ways To Save Money on Air Travel
If your vacation plans involve traveling by air, it can easily end up being very expensive. Besides comparing prices on sites like Expedia, Priceline, and Travelocity, there are things you can do to save money on air fare.
Teach Teens To Navigate Nerves When Anxiousness Strikes
With so many kids afflicted with anxiety these days, parents are wise to discuss how to manage nerves with teens before anxiousness becomes a problem.
Learning Disabilities and ADHD:What Parents Need to Know
Approximately 10% of American school-age children suffer from a learning disability (LD) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control.
Picking The Right Kind of School For Your Kids
Parents who’re looking for a school for their kids for the first time can be forgiven if they’re confused. There are many different kinds of schools, and it can be difficult to tell the difference between them.
10 Surprising Things I Learned After Sending My Kidsto Camp
Despite having gone to camp as a kid, I somehow forgot or didn’t look at it through the same lens. And now, as a mom, I couldn’t hide my surprise at some of what I discovered when they got back.
How Motherhood Made Me Appreciate My Mom
When I look back at each important moment in my life: the day I learned to drive, my graduation, my wedding, the birth of my first child, she is always standing in the background smiling and cheering me on.
Home, Sweet Home: Why Staycations Are Great For Family Bonding
During a vacation trip away from home, there are so many choices to make every day: what time to get up in the morning, what sites to see, what restaurants to eat at.
Spring Cleaning Jobs You Might Miss: 30 Tasks To Tackle In 30 Days
Spring cleaning often feels like a huge job. But this list of 30 jobs to tackle in 30 days can spread out frequently overlooked tasks over the course of a month and make them more manageable.
Why Summer Camp Is Great For Parents
Most parents know that kids benefit tremendously from going to summer camp. But have you ever thought about how sending your kids to camp can benefit you - the parent?
Choosing The Perfect Camp For Each Child In The Family
A mistake parents can make when choosing a camp is confusing their child’s needs with their own needs. If you want your child to be happy at camp, focus on who he or she is rather than on who you were as a camper.