family fun • entertainment & parties
by Stephanie Keeping on August 14th, 2019 | No Comments »
Starting kindergarten for the first time can be equal parts exciting and daunting—for both the student-to-be and for mom. There are many strategies to make the transition easier, but what could be more fun than a “starting school” party? A fun twist on a back to school themed celebration, it…
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parenting • education
by Dr. Carrie Wells on August 11th, 2018 | No Comments »
It's that time of the year! Parents are preparing their children to return to school, or in some cases, begin school for the first time. The following is a list of Kindergarten readiness skills across various domains. Mastery of these skills prior to starting Kindergarten would assist your child in…
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mom • education
by Lori on August 30th, 2010 | No Comments »
You’ve spent the summer calmly reassuring your nervous Kindergartener-to-be about the approaching school year. Together, you attended orientation and shopped for back-to-school childrens clothing. Your child is ready to see what this “elementary-school thing” is all about, but what about you? As a parent, what can you expect…
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mom • parenting
by Signe Whitson, LSW on August 25th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
My daughters like to talk. Call it a girl thing, say it’s because I chattered endlessly to them when they were babies, or maybe they just have a lot to say. It’s when they are not talking, that I know something is up. The summer before my oldest daughter began…
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