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Going Back To School Guide

11/0308/14 by Joyce Marrero

Is that time of the year, back to school, and even though we know it is coming it can be overwhelming at time. Going back to school can be challenging for everyone in the family. From kids to parents, things like budget, organization, homeschooling among a few things can add stress. The good news is … Read more

How To Create A FUN School Lunch

05/1608/17 by Kristen Miller

One of the best tricks to get your kids to eat their food is to make it FUN! If it looks exciting and new and interesting, they are more likely to eat it than if it’s a plain sandwich like they have every day. So, if you want to turn up your kid’s school lunches … Read more

Easy School Lunch Ideas

01/2908/14 by Michele Varga

Creating a delicious and tasty school lunch doesn’t have to be difficult. In this post I’ll give you some easy lunch ideas you can use at home with your kids! Try out the tips below to help make packing your child’s school lunch a breeze! Get the kids involved Let the kids choose what they’d … Read more

Transition Tips for Children Starting Middle School

06/2008/12 by Jamie Dick Yonash

Transition tips for children starting middle school are more important than many parents are aware of. I worked as a school nurse in middle schools for over 13 years and have witnessed firsthand the stress that accompanies this transition! There are lots of worries for these students, but the top three areas of concern tend … Read more

Wasting Your Money This Back To School Season

05/1808/10 by Joyce Marrero

Back to school season is in full force. Depending on where you live in the United States, your kids might already be in school. Back to School shopping can be exciting to some, and dreadful to others. The fact is that back to school shopping affects our finances, and some of you are wasting your … Read more

Transition Tips for Easing Back into Homeschooling

01/3108/08 by Jeanine Macintosh

If you have chosen to homeschool you know it wasn’t an easy decision. So, after you’ve done the year and had a wonderful summer vacation getting back into the swing of things may be difficult for some!

5 Things Your Child Needs to Know Before Starting Preschool

01/3108/08 by Donella Crigger

Sending your child to preschool for the first time can be difficult for you and your child. And while there are several things you’ll both need to do to prepare for preschool, like buying supplies and registering, your primary concerns are likely what your child needs to know before that monumental first day. Making sure your child is prepared to start preschool will help him to feel confident in his new environment. Here are five things your child should know before starting preschool.