What’s more frightening than stray hairs in the bathtub? Meeting people at school! But have no fear, here are some conversational guidelines to help you through the chaotic and daunting world of the school social system. 1. Be interesting! Do you have the personality of a doorknob? Don’t worry, this isn’t as hard as it [...]
Get off to a healthy start this school year by packing nutritious lunches that your kids will actually want to eat. Think you’re too busy? Relax. All it takes is a little planning and creativity. A healthy lunch gives kids the energy they need to finish the school day and be ready to tackle homework [...]
This sagging economy may force some parents to rethink how they approach the back-to-school shopping for their children. So that you don’t get caught up in buying more than you need for the upcoming school year or arguing with your kids in the middle of a crowded store, set aside some ‘planning time’ before you [...]
Texting is nothing to “LOL” about, from a parent’s perspective. That’s because today’s teens are glued 24/7 to their cell phones, clicking away hastily as they carry on lengthy conversations with friends. Most parents have a hard time understanding why their kids would rather text message a friend than pay a personal visit or use [...]
It’s one of those good new, bad news kind of issues…School is ready to begin again! Children are soooo excited to begin the new school year and the moms might even be more excited! But along with getting the little kiddies back to their schools, comes the stress of homework, scheduling, carpooling, etc. Has your [...]