Archives

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..."

"This week I'm focusing on making mealtimes more organized and less overwhelming. If you have a picky eater in your family, want to stop feeding your kids so much processed food, or feel stressed [...]

"Whether your kids begin school next week or next month, it's time to start making the transition to a school routine..."

"Homemade gifts and Starbucks cards are great, but you can show appreciation in so many other ways throughout the year that are meaningful for the teacher, beneficial to your child...and don't [...]