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Back to school looks vastly different this year in some parts of the country. Here’s how to make the back to school routine a little bit easier. A New Type of Back to School Routine Whether your kids are going back to school in person or online, it’s important that we set them up for …

While it may sound exciting (and frightening!) for both you and your child, it’s important for parents to make sure their children are ready for this big milestone – the first day of kindergarten. Other than planning and organizing school supplies, here are five of the best ways to prepare your child for the first …

I remember the first time my daughter came home from fourth grade with a story of being bullied. She had become the target of another 10 year old’s bullying efforts and was being subjected to name calling, being physically bumped, and given nasty looks. My daughter had tried to take the high road. She’d done …

Parents always want to make the best possible decisions about their child’s education. Those who homeschool have so many homeschool curriculum options available! It can be tough to decide exactly what is the best avenue to follow. Online homeschool programs can be a great solution for many families. With a variety of formats, plus paid …

However, knowing how to help with homework (and not overstep!) is something that I’m still working on. It’s not as easy as you might think! In fact, you might be struggling with the same thing! Some students have no problem completing at home assignments while others need a little extra help. To ensure your children continue learning …

This free homework checklist printable is the perfect way to stay on track and not miss assignments! It’s the one we use and that’s worked best for our three kids. Free Homework Checklist Printable I started seeing the need for a homework checklist by the second week of school. We’d go through the same dance each afternoon …

It was their choice and while they’re definitely excited, they’re understandably nervous. We’ve been trying to make sure that we counterbalance that nervousness about starting a new school with lots of listening and answering questions they might have. Even though a lot of the “back to school” books are really geared toward kindergarteners, I can …