The school year has started. So has the battle to get energetic kids, ready to play after a long day of school, to sit down and do their homework. This battle can be particularly difficult with restless children. Here are some homework tips that many parents have found helpful to establish a homework routine that […]
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Printable After School Checklist: A Game-Changer for Busy Parents
All summer long, kids have been unrestricted by the structure of a school day. This frequently translates into a more lax sleeping and eating schedule. A healthy and filling breakfast is a must when they have a full day of school ahead. So now that the bells are ringing and it’s time to get back […]
Fun and Encouraging Lunch Box Notes
The new school year is back and it is in full swing! I hope that your child is having a great start. I decided to add encouraging lunch box notes to my son’s lunch… at least for the first couple weeks! He isn’t having a hard time with the separation of not being with me […]
How To Make A Paper Chain Countdown
My kids love making paper chain countdowns when special events are coming up! We have always made one for Christmas and for birthdays. Making a countdown chain is a fun way to keep track of days before going on vacation. It is also great for celebrating someone special coming to visit. They’re more fun than […]
School Lunch Ideas And Printable Lunch Planner
Even though you might not want to hear it (or maybe you do!), back to school is right around the corner. We still have about 4 weeks left but half the summer break is definitely behind us. One thing I hear often from moms is that they really don’t enjoy packing lunches. I know it […]
10 Back-To-School Must Haves
Kids across the country are headed back to school soon. In fact, mine have their first full day of school tomorrow. I have loved having all this extra time with them this summer and we sure had some fun travels over the summer, but, I am so ready for them to start school again! I […]
Pack a Fun Lunch for Back-to-School: Waffle Sandwich
The last few weeks have been so busy and really have just flown by. I’m struggling to accept that summer is almost over and that the kids are going to be heading back-to-school in just a couple of weeks. I love sending something fun and different to school with the kids for lunch. It can […]