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Did you know I used to be a K-8 School Counselor? That experience has helped me SO MUCH in my work with parents. Last week, I got curious and asked my Instagram followers what questions they had [...]

Growing up, the first day of school was always a big deal in my house. But along with the excitement of getting new school supplies and shoes were feelings of nervousness, stress, and worry, too. [...]

You've got questions, I've got answers. In this Back-to-School episode, I'm answering questions submitted by moms when I asked, "What would be the most useful podcast for you right now about [...]

While the Coronavirus continues to spread, many students are returning to virtual school this Fall. And while distance learning has its challenges, there are many ways parents and teachers can [...]

How are you feeling about the new school year? Are you relieved? Overwhelmed? A nervous wreck? Don't miss this episode, where I'll share my tips for feeling calm and confident about the year [...]

"Even though school is still weeks away, it's a good idea to get kids thinking about the transition now and to bring them in on the concept and practice of using a calendar, getting organized, [...]

How do you know if you’re putting too much academic pressure on your kids? And if so, what do you do about it?

What your child's teacher wants you to know about parent-teacher conferences...

What should you do if your child is placed in a class with a teacher or student he doesn't like?

"...I knew that for many moms, Kindergarten drop-off wasn't nearly as easy. There were tears...lots of them...and not shed by the kids, but by the moms..."