For many parents, summer vacations are a huge challenge, but not for me. For me, they’ve felt far too short. I cannot get over the shock that my kids start school again in just a few short weeks, which means our family life will get crazy again. Yes, it’s true that when you try to … Read more about 5 Things I’ll miss when my Kids go back to School
In a few weeks, my 6-year-old son, W, will embark on the grand adventure known as The First Grade. This is incredibly exciting for me because I have very fond memories of my own first grade year, and I’d love for W to experience the kind of magic and wonder that year held for me. My teacher, … Read more about 7 Ways to help ease your kid’s back-to-school anxiety
Talking to your child about school violence is one of the most important discussions you can have; but what you say and how you say it depends on their age, says Renelle Nelson, who heads PACER Center’s Children’s Mental Health and Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Project. “With older children, parents should look for opportunities to discuss a … Read more about How to talk to young kids about school safety — even if you think it’s too early to start