back to school tips
The Path to Tear-Free Separation
The beginning of the school year is fun and exciting, but no one ever said it was easy for parents or children. These tips help ease the stress (and tears!) while sending little ones off on their learning adventures. Build Excitement: Before school starts organize a playdate ...read more
Easy Tips for Back to School Success
My friends all know I am a former educator and I love when they pick my brain and get me to talk "shop". Back to School is in full swing for almost everyone (we don't start until the end of the week!) and the question is on every mama's mind (besides how AM I going to make a ...read more
Stylish Locker Must-Haves for Your Middle-Schooler
It’s time for back to school shopping. That takes on a whole new meaning when you’ve got a tween. Prepping them for success means more than just getting some pencils and notebooks. They need to have a great attitude and the right tools to stay organized--partnering with Staples ...read more
Getting Ready for the First Day of School: Tips from Soleil Moon Frye
The first day of school is approaching, and to help us navigate this day we chatted with mom of three and Target’s Mommy Ambassador,Soleil Moon Frye. With having a new addition to her family (baby Lyric), Soleil shared some tips on how she will get her daughters Jagger (Age 6) ...read more
Five Tips For Putting A Little Zen Into Back To School
Back-to-School can be a stressful time of year for parents, kids, and families across the country. The transition from a relaxing or busy summer, the pressures of a new school year, and adjusting to potential new friends and social circles can overwhelm children and adults ...read more
Handwriting Linked with Children's Cognitive Development
The subject of the dying art of handwriting is becoming increasingly popular as we dive deeper into a digital age of communication. Several articles have discussed the decline of the written word and ACME Studio wants to educate people about the importance of writing ...read more
Back-to-School on a Budget
As parents and students prepare to shop for everything they need for the coming school year, we know that many moms are working with a budget. To help you, we've asked experts to help with 10 money-saving tips that will turn regular back-to-school shoppers into smart savvy ...read more
Tips for Saving on Back-to-School
First step? Get organized. Keep a file with letters, emails and notes sent home from your kid's school for registration requirements, report cards, permission slips, required vaccinations, school policies, teacher and parent contact information, etc. See if the school has a ...read more