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Back-to-School is
Upon Us!
Back
To School Checklist
Many American children
are starting back to school soon, and no matter how young or old they may
be: There is always a long list of items that must be purchased in
preparation. This list is an overview of the basic stuff most kids need -
whether they're starting kindergarten or college.
Kindergarten:
That
Very First Day of Kindergarten
Even 29 years later, I still remember my
very first day of kindergarten. Yes, I cried. Yes, my mother walked out the
door leaving me alone with strangers. And yes, I lived to tell about it.
Is
Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Children grow and mature at different
rates. Not all children are ready for school at the same time.
Surviving
the Last First Day of School
My mixed-up emotions are tumbling over each other as I purchase kindergarten
things for the last time, clutching a well-read elementary school supply
list.
First
Time Bus Riders
Hey Mom and Dads... have a party at the
bus stop and celebrate this first big step up into a yellow school bus
filled with kids of all ages, many of whom your child does NOT know. Scary
stuff!
In the
Routine:
PBJ
Again?
School's been in session for several
weeks now and you have already made 50 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Is there anything new that the kids will eat that isn't the expensive
pre-packaged lunch kits?
Getting
Ready for School, Can you start too early?
With school fast approaching, parents
need to ease kids into the idea of learning once again.
Get
Your Children Excited About Reading
Help your children learn to love reading,
so they will become lifelong readers and learners. How do you get your
children excited about books when there’s so much other fun going on?
You’ve got to let them know that reading is fun! Here are a few ideas.
Back
to School Organization
From a relaxing summer with no definite
schedule to tight schedules - often the whole back to school experience
becomes a juggling act for both kids and parents. In my crazy household it
all stems from un-organization. Here are some preventative medicine and time
saving tips that may help you avoid hearing "Mom, where is my
homework?"
What Will
You Do Now?
Wait a minute. Half of my kids will be in school this fall. That also means
half the mess, more than half of the fighting (my baby doesn't fight with
anyone:) and half of the noise that I'm used to. This might be a welcomed
change after all.
Children's
Learning Styles: From Crib to Classroom
Newborns enter a world filled with sights, sounds, and sensations. These
auditory, visual, and tactile stimuli are received by highly specialized
receptors in a baby’s ears, eyes, and skin. Children reveal their
preference for a particular way of learning in the first few months of life.
Classroom
Helping Hands
One benefit of being a stay-at-home mom
is having the flexibility to become more involved in our children's
classrooms. But like any other endeavor, it's important to scope out the
situation and see where we can be most effective.
How
to Avoid the Back to School Blues
How many days left of summer? When does school start? Are those the voices
of bored teenagers that I hear, or the whine of frazzled parents?
It's
Elementary, My Dear!
Helping Your Child Look Forward to School "I
hate school!" No parent wants to hear her third grade daughter yell out
these words on a regular basis.
Homework
Headaches: How to Prevent Them
With every school year parents wait for the inevitable night when their
child confesses they've missed an assignment, forgotten an assignment, or
lost an assignment. Children, just like adults, are expected to keep track
of a certain amount of paperwork.
Keep
Your Kids Safe Online
Thousands of children and young people use the Internet every day without
any problems at all, but we've all heard about it's darker side and
the danger they could find themselves in.
Extra
Curricular Overload
School is about to open and with it comes the barrage of extra curricular
activities. Talent shows. Science projects. Homework. Dance class.
Basketball practice. Violin recitals. Book reports. When is enough too
much?
Tips
For Getting Along With Your Child's Teacher (s)
Every parent who is concerned with their
children's education should want to have as good a relationship with their
kids' teachers as possible.
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Tips For Helping Disorganized Children
If your child suffers with poor planning abilities,
impulsive behavior and disorganization, the following tips will help them
(and you to stay patient with them).
Cost Savers:
Back
to School Clothes on a Budget
For moms on a budget, the back to school
wardrobe can be a frightening prospect. Your kids are begging for Tommy,
Ralph, and Doc Marten, but your wallet wants to head to Wal-Mart.
Hassle
Free, Cost Effective Dressing for Kids
Sarah arrived at playschool Tuesday
morning wearing a very uncoordinated outfit. A string of rainbow colored
beads hung from her neck and a bright smile lit up her face. "Good
Morning Mrs. Ward," she sang out merrily. "Don't I look nice
today? I dressed all by myself.
Back-To-School-Shopping:
Stop And Smell The Sale Racks
Like a child who can barely sleep on Christmas Eve, my heart beats faster
and my tummy tingles at the thought of escorting my lovely daughters into
those hallowed halls of learning, kissing their little cheeks and then
running like the wind for the door.
School
Supplies for Less
Sometimes it seems like getting the kids off on that first day of school can
feel the same as when the final package goes under the Christmas tree. What
a lot of work!
Troubleshooting:
"I'm
Sitting Up Front!"
It's a common situation, all over the country. Who gets to sit in the front
seat on the way to school?
Mission
Impossible
After twelve weeks of hearing "I’m
bored" and "It’s too hot to play outside," I am more than
ready to send my little angels back to school.
The
Carpool Doesn't Show
What opportunities are available to us
when the car pool doesn't show?
The
Cloning Of Teens
Humorous observation about the apparent
lack of individuality of dress sense in today's teenagers
Get
Involved!
Help your children learn the value of service and
community involvement by providing a good example.
How
Busy Parents Can Stay Involved
With today's hustling and bustling lifestyles, we as
parents often find it a challenge to squeeze everything in to our already
overflowing schedule.
Mom's
Shuttle Service
While
much has been written and joked about Mom's Taxi, I have a problem with
comparing myself to that mode of transportation. One, "taxi"
brings to mind dirty, smoky, sometimes fringe infested autos driven by
people who should not be driving a skateboard, much less a car.
School's
in Session -- and So Are Lice!
It seems like school and lice go hand in hand. My own children have been
back at school for only a very short time, and there has already been a
couple outbreaks of lice. I am thankful that my children have never had
lice, but I also believe that us parents can do quite a bit to prevent lice
coming into our home.
Homeschooling
Encouraging
Your Child's Language : A Foundation for Literacy Part I
My daughter, Alexandra, has been reading
since she was around two years old. A genius you might say, but not any
different than most children.
Loosening
Up
I was so wrapped up in planning,
scheduling, and establishing a routine, that I really had no clue what our
days as a homeschooling family would really be like.
"But
What About High School?"
Where I once second-guessed whether I wanted to
volunteer that we are a homeschooling family in conversation, it has now
become a matter-of-fact declaration for me.
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