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With the first two months of the academic year wrapping up (how is that even possible?!), parents might be looking for ways to be more intentional about their children’s intellectual growth. No doubt about it, focusing on learning with all those distractions and temptations ...read more

We live four blocks from my son’s elementary school, so I’m happy to say that we get to walk to the drop-off line together every morning. It’s become our own relaxing little ritual, and a calming way to start our day. Of course, when my big boy first learned that he wouldn’t be ...read more

f Rookie mama mistake… I sent my son into the first day of Kindergarten without properly labeling every single item on his being. Sure, I took a Sharpie to his backpack and notebooks, but I neglected to touch his thermos, his water bottle, his lunchbox, or the very clothes on ...read more

We've been lax about bedtime this summer... to say the least. With a focus on carefree fun and sun, our usual routine has gone out the window, and our turndown time has gotten way, waaaaaaaaay later than intended. With school starting in just one week, I'm committed to getting ...read more

T-minus four weeks until my little guy enters Kindergarten. What?! How?! When?! Wasn’t it JUST the last day of Pre-K, like, a hot minute ago? I might be in denial, but I’m also super excited. I’ve got his outfit picked out, his backpack ready to go, and his custom-made ...read more

Okay, guys. Imma get real and raw here for a minute (wouldn't the first time... probably won't the be the last). Truth is: I'm having a really hard time swallowing the fact that my first baby, my big boy, the little dude that made me a mama is going to be in Kindergarten come ...read more

I remember the feeling all too well… It was the first day of sixth grade—a new school, new teachers, new peers. Worst of all: a new lunch table. The unfamiliarity of this large cafeteria threw me off guard. Where was I supposed to sit at 10:40 AM (as if that could actually be ...read more

Do you rely on carpool to get your kids to school safely? Sharing driving responsibilities with other parents or even paying an older kid to drive your kids to school can be a huge help, but it can also cause some parental anxiety. If you use a carpool for your kids, make sure ...read more

It's that time of year when you're gathering all the best products you can find to ready your child for back to school. From fashion to supplies, the list seems like it is ever growing. But never fear! There are ways to get your children excited to get back in the school routine ...read more

A few weeks ago, I attended a Pre-K orientation meeting… It felt very official. My four-year-old son is going off to “real” school. (Okay, fine, it’s the prelude to “real” school, but it’s five days a week and they follow an actual curriculum—so it certainly feels more ...read more

How would you rank your family's morning routine? Are there tears and yelling (from either you or the kids) or is it smooth sailing getting everyone ready and out the door? If you fall more into the first category, we've crowd-source tips from moms around the U.S. on how to get ...read more

My little guy started preschool about a week ago, and, so far, it's been smooth sailing (minus the fact that he already has a cold... Ah, three year olds and their germs. Arg!) I've already written about some of our tips, tricks, and must-haves, but now I'm sharing two more ...read more

It's back-to-school season which means it's time to start stocking up on notebooks, #2 pencils, and a backpack to carry it all in. If your kids' schools are anything like mine, the popularity of rolling or wheeled backpacks has continued to rise. But does your child need a ...read more

I’m much more constructive when I work in a clean, organized, and bright environment. It’s not all that surprising, but I’ve found that there’s a definite correlation between a room’s aesthetic and my level of productivity. Clutter and mess hinder my creative process and ...read more

I have a toddler and an infant, so I’ve yet to experience the hustle, bustle, and manic mayhem of the much-dreaded (or perhaps highly-anticipated) back-to-school season—at least not as a parent. My son does attend nursery school though, and getting him prepared for a few hours ...read more

My all-time favorite teacher was Mrs. Pfeffer. She was a music instructor and a choral coach, and she directed the high school’s theatrical productions. But she did a lot more than help a room full of off-pitch teens sing in tempo and instruct a 16 year-old “Eliza Doolittle” how ...read more

It's finally here... The LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! And all the moms who are over making a daily lunch and getting up at 6am breath a giant sigh of relief that another year is over. To commemorate this occasion we've put together a set of Last Day of School printables for you. We have ...read more

I love finding games, apps and websites that have enough educational content to satisfy the former teacher in me with enough fun and entertainment to keep the kids interested in playing again and again. One of my newest finds is Brainzy.com developed by Education.com, one of the ...read more