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Five Movies About High School Every Parent Must See

August 21, 2014 by Mubina Visram Leave a Comment

School eventually ends after a certain time, but the experiences it leaves us with stay on for the rest of our lives. School has a timeless quality to it that is reflected through the many films about school experiences made over the years. These five films provide a fun portrait of the joys, loves, … [Read more...]

The Importance Of Eating Breakfast Before School

August 15, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

We've all heard it before and, at this point, I am sure we have all had to say it before too. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the fuel you need to get through your day. And while it is important for everyone to eat a balanced breakfast, it is essential for child to have … [Read more...]

The Seven Stages Of Back-To-School As Told By GIFs

August 14, 2014 by Marianne Litman Leave a Comment

It’s a strange time of year for both kids and parents alike. Sure, it is still summer, but back-to-school is looming and we are starting the feel the pressure. August 1st is the beginning of the month long downward spiral leading up to September aka the REAL New Year. Shock and Denial: It always … [Read more...]

All Ready For Back To School – Not!

September 25, 2013 by Nancy 1 Comment

I made a small list when I went away just before school started for my daughter to accomplish before first day back. Shine your shoes. Organize your binders. Clean out your knapsack (she had used it at camp this summer). Sassy had 4 days to accomplish these tasks. Sassy did none of … [Read more...]

What’s for Breakfast? Making My Morning Rounds.

September 19, 2013 by Sonya 2 Comments

Okay, we're a couple weeks into school and I'm already exhausted! The extra-curriculars haven't even started yet except for the early morning cross-country practice at the school. I had vowed to be THAT MOM who makes the "breakfast of champions" each day. That was my "back-to-school" resolution as … [Read more...]

Too Scared for School

September 19, 2013 by Kath 2 Comments

“Mommy, I’m scared. Please don’t make me go!” All over the world, moms, dads, nannies and other caregivers hear the same refrain, morning after morning. Kids who don't want to go to school. Kids who are afraid to go to school. My Facebook feed has been peppered these past few weeks with the … [Read more...]

First Day of Preschool!

September 12, 2013 by Amanda 5 Comments

If there's one thing we haven't seen enough of lately, it's kids' First Day of School photos. So, let's fix that problem! Here is Brinley on her first day of preschool. Rocking the whale backpack, of course. The house is oddly quiet. But it's kind of OK. … [Read more...]

The September Ass-Kicking

September 10, 2013 by Tracey 10 Comments

We're a mere ten days into this new month, and you can stick a fork in me - I am done. Last night, around 7:20 pm, I followed the sound of sobbing all the way into Ava Scarlett's bed, where the wee one had her face buried in her pink blanket, a complete and total hungry and exhausted … [Read more...]

The Space Between

September 5, 2013 by Christine 1 Comment

Tuesday morning the kids were all up extra early. Showered. Fed a hearty bacon and egg breakfast. Dressed in the outfits that they had taken great care to choose for the very exciting first day of school. Cam bounded out the door at 7:45am to catch his bus. Sean and I took Cuyler and Eva to … [Read more...]

No. Not Ready.

August 29, 2013 by Christine 2 Comments

Walking through the mall yesterday, I bumped into a friend that I hadn't seen in awhile. She asked if I was ready for school to start. I replied "Y'know I could really do with another week or two at home with them." "Did you just say that?" she asked with wide eyes. "I did..." I meant it, … [Read more...]