Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Boys and Girls Clubs of America. STEMming the tide of summer learning loss Kids are heading back to class for the new school year, but will your child be up to speed with his or her peers? Or, will the summer “brain drain” have taken its toll? Just how bad is the summer slide? On average, students lose the equivalent of one month’s worth of … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss These 2018 Back-to-School Books
We do a lot to prepare our children for the school year. One of those rituals, besides changing up bedtime and school supply shopping, can be reading books about going to school. Especially for our younger children who are still unsure of what to expect. This year's back-to-school books offer humor, wisdom, and diversity. Read these at home or in the classroom as your kids go back for another year … [Read more...]
What’s New for 2017 Back to School Picture Books?
Each year about this time, we discover the new back to school picture books. Teachers and parents, you'll find lots of great choices for 2017, great choices to be enjoyed by children ad perfect for reading aloud. 2017 Back to School Picture Books Here Comes Teacher Cat by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Claudia Rueda You'll love this sweet, silly story about a reluctant … [Read more...]
More Back-to-School Books
It's that time of year again -- back-to-school! But for some children, it can be a worrisome time. Help prepare your child for what to expect by reading about other kids going back to school, too. These recently released (2016) back to school books might help. Also check out the books on this list of the best back to school books. You got this! P.S. You might try one of these comforting … [Read more...]
Best Back to School Shopping Deals and Tips at Staples
We all want back-to-school shopping deals that are convenient and organized. Staples offers it all -- great deals, lots of shopping options and tips, plus classroom supplies lists. Best Back to School Shopping Deals and Tips at Staples 1. Convenient If you are like me, you want a shop from home option. Use the Staples app or visit the Staples website online www.staples.com/backtoschool. … [Read more...]
20 Inspiring Back-to-School Quotes for Kids
I put together 20 inspiring back-to-school quotes for my kids and your kids because as I send my kids off to another year of school, I want them to remember who they are. I want them to know how strong they are. I want them to know that even when things are bad, they will get better. And that sometimes it's our attitude that makes the difference in a situation. The quotes are available as a … [Read more...]
S.M.A.R.T Fit Pants for Teachers
I hope you're able to try on dressbarn's roz and ALI S.M.A.R.T Fit Pants this Saturday, September 6 from 1 to 3 pm! They're amazing pants because they're made of stretchy machine washable material but still look like they're fancy dry-clean only pants. (When does that ever happen?) Just to remind you, I’ll be at the University Hills dressbarn on Colorado Blvd in Denver for this fun event. When … [Read more...]
Weekday Breakfast Tips #QuakerUp
It's time to go back to school and Quaker has asked me to give you some quick and healthy weekday breakfast tips. Plan for Calm A few years ago, I realized that in order to have a calm, organized morning routine (including breakfast,) we had to wake up 15 minutes earlier. Now breakfast for is our for-sure family meal of the day. It sets the tone for the rest of the day. Get up earlier. Get … [Read more...]
Back to School Clothes Shopping at Target
I don't know about you but back-to-school supplies and clothing help my kids get excited. Because summer was fun. It's hard for it to end. We need enthusiasm about what's coming up -- and school shopping helps. Printable Back-to-School Shopping List I suggest getting organized before you head to Target for clothes. What do you you need? I always shop with lists or I'll forget what I … [Read more...]
Tips for Back to School Shopping (and Helping Students in Need)
Can you believe it's already time to go back-to-school shopping? Gasp! I'm still pinching myself. And it's still the end of July no matter how hard I pinch. Ow. So last weekend, we headed to Target to get our back-to-school supplies. And shop for a good cause, too. We shopped at Target because buying (select) Up&Up school supplies means Target then donates school supplies to … [Read more...]
The Best Lunchbox Containers and Accessories for Kids
Another day, another lunch to pack. Groan. Anyone else not enthusiastic about this? But first, let's talk lunchboxes and accessories. I think we've tried them every container and system so I'll give you a sampling of what we like and why. Lunchbox Containers 1. Fit and Fresh On the Go *Favorite! We've used this system for two years very happily. The lids and container sizes work perfectly … [Read more...]
Lessons I Learned the Hard Way (So You Don’t Have To)
This week on iVillage, I share my back-to-school lessons. Those lessons learned the hard way. Read my lessons so you won't have to learn them the hard way like me. … [Read more...]