It seems like yesterday, I was being wheeled out of the hospital doors, coddling a 7 lb 5 oz little girl. Today, I walked her into her first day of kindergarten. My daughter woke up for the first day of kindergarten, nervous. Frightened by the thought that she wouldn't have any friends and her new teacher wouldn’t like her. A once confident preschooler had suddenly lost her … [Read more...]
5 Secrets to a Successful School Year; Parents You’ll Want to Know This
By Verdel Jones The start of a new school year is upon us. Want your child to have a stellar school year? Then check out these 5 tips to kick off the school year right. These strategies will ensure that you and your child will have a successful year! 1. Write a letter to your child’s teacher I am a firm believer in letting your teacher know what type of child is in front … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Mom’s Back-to-School Sanity
by Jennifer Keitt, Summer is almost over and we’ve got to start thinking about the school year ahead. I’m a Mom of four and I know what you’re up against. So here are 5 tips—tried and true—that can help maintain your sanity so that you (and your children) can have a great school year! 1. Retrain your brain! Heal self-defeating thoughts: “I stunk at math and my kids … [Read more...]
Back to School Tips: 7 Steps to for a Successful School Year
Let's face it. Going back to school after summer vacation is hard. It sometimes takes a while to get out of the slump and into the "groove" of school. While everyone's excited about new clothes, backpacks and school supplies, let's have the same excitement about the school year and all that goes along with it. Here are 7 simple steps for a successful school year. If you … [Read more...]