“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...]
FotoFriday – Practice Practice Practice
There's nothing more stress inducing about starting middle school than having to use a lock for your locker. Well...that's the case for Cam anyways...."What if I forget the combination??" We bought him his lock today so he has loads of time to practice before school starts. He's a pro already. … [Read more...]
“I don’t wanna go to school…”
So this post is not about the common "school-aroo-stay-home-is" (thanks Mom, for the decidedly wacko label for it!) that I and my sisters occasionally suffered from as kids. This is not the, "gee, I really don't feel like it today so I'll stick the thermometer in my hot oatmeal" shenanigans that all … [Read more...]
First Days of School: The Good & Bad News
About the first days of school? Well, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that no matter how much you prepare, no matter what routines you have in place, it is going to be stressful, both for you and your child. Whether you are dropping off your daughter for her first day of … [Read more...]