Parenting
The Family Budget Win Most Parents Haven’t Thought About Yet
The average family budget has a lot of moving parts, and most parents have already gone through theirs looking for places to trim. We found one line item that’s worth a second look…
How to Ease Out of Summer to Get Ready for School
Incorporating some of these activities into your family’s daily routine throughout the end of summer can make for a smoother transition to get ready for school.
Back-to-School Countdown: Checklist
Love it or loathe it, back to school is almost here. And to make it easier on everyone, it’s best to start some prep now to avoid a rough transition. Here are a few quick tasks to tackle for smooth September sailing.
14 Low-Stress, Fun Ways to Stave Off Summer Learning Loss
Concerned about summer learning loss? Here are some activities to cover all curriculum areas from kindergarten to grade 3 to keep your child motivated and learning and still having fun!
15 Goals for Soccer Parents
Good sportsmanship isn’t just something the players on the field need to remember. Here’s a list of the 15 things soccer parents need to know.
Surviving Summer Camp for the First Time
If you have a new day camper on your hands there may be some growing pains. Here are some tips to set your kids up for success for summer camp…
How to Write a Thoughtful Thank You Note to Teachers
To accompany your gift and really touch their hearts, enclose a handwritten thank you note for teacher. Here are a few things to remember when helping your little one write their note.
Tired of Disappointing Mother’s Days? Celebrate Yourself!
Once you start celebrating yourself, there will be no more disappointing Mother’s Days, or birthdays, or Valentine’s Days, or Christmases!
What Babysitting 6 Kids Taught Me About Parenting
I was once left solely in charge of six kids. For perspective: the children were aged 8, 7, 6, 6, 3 and under 2. And here are a few things I learned while I was tasked with watching all of them.