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 [...]
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 [...]
The O.C. RegisterSandy McDaniel Q.My daughter is awakening at night and increasingly difficult to be with. I followed your suggestion and asked her what she would change about her life if she had a magic wand. She responded, “Going back to school.” I don’t understand. As I told her, “You have friends, your grades are [...]