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How to Slow Down and Let Children Enjoy ChildhoodWe are all so busy. As a result, our kids are just as busy. School, extracurricular activities, play dates to help develop their social skills, birthday parties, and on and on and on, keep everyone going at all times. Sometimes it feels like our only down time in this house…
School: Getting Into a Back To School RoutineNow that our family is busy preparing for our back to school practice, I have found myself craving the relaxing routine of summer. I tend to be a little more relaxed when it comes to our to-do lists and jobs during the summer; we all like to sleep in,…
Managing Stress: Tips for a Stress Free SeptemberBack to School is not for the faint of heart. Between PTA meetings, orientations, class breakfasts, and curriculum nights (of course multiplied by the number of children you have), how is a parent supposed to get anything else done? And that doesn’t take into account the scheduling and preparing that…
Parenting: How to Avoid Over-Parenting When Kids Go Back to Schoolgiveaways! • parenting • ages and stages
This just in: Parenting is hard. We all just want to be involved in our kids’ lives and make sure our kids are responsible and successful. Is that such a crime? Apparently, intense involvement in our children’s lives may actually be hindering their growth. It’s important to know when to…
Back to School Preparation When Your Child Has Special NeedsWhen your child has special needs, back to school preparation can be stressful for both of you. It may take a little more work, but adding a few extra steps to your back to school routine can pay off greatly in the long run. Try these techniques to get the…
The Debrief – Using The Precious Moments When They’re Home From SchoolWhen my kids get home from school, it's as if they haven't eaten in five days. They are starving. I've learned one little secret - if I have a snack ready and waiting, and I just linger around the table, most days they will chat away about their day. It…
