Tag: back to school
Back-to-School Mental Health Tips | Kansas City MomCast Episode 26
Going back to school can be exciting. It can also be terrifying, particularly for kids who have already experienced bullying, anxiety, stress, depression or...
Fun, Healthy Ideas for Back-to-School Lunches
With my kids going into fourth and first grade this year, this isn’t my first time around the school cafeteria. I’ve seen my daughter...
Parent Teacher Conference Tips From a Teacher
It’s that time of year again, whether you’re going to be attending in person or on Zoom, parent teacher conferences are coming. Here are...
What To Do If Your Kid Struggles at School
Like many of you, we took a class before our first baby was born. We learned about breathing and packing for the hospital and...
Key to a Great Year: Communication with Your Child’s Teacher
School is right around the corner! Nerves are riding high as we all ask, will this be a "normal" school year? Masks? Social distance?...
The Dos and Don’ts of the Carpool Line
You could say that I’ve always had a passion for the organization and ease of efficient and safe school pickups and drop-offs. I don’t...
How to Be a Co-Teacher in Your Child’s Education
The last school year looked very different for everyone, but one thing that we all had in common was the loss of a normal...
How to Keep Your Sanity During the Busy Times
OK, I’m going to say it…the beginning of the school year is coming. I know, I know, if you’re anything like me you’d rather...
The Next Big Step: Making the Transition to Middle School
As surprising as it may seem, your baby is getting ready for middle school. While you may still see a tiny little person when...
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When I was...
A Letter of Appreciation to Teachers
For months, debates have raged on regarding school re-opening plans. Everyone seems to have an opinion, and a strong one at that.
The implications of...
Dear Kindergartener, It’s NOT Supposed to Be Like This
Dear Kindergartener,
It’s NOT supposed to be like this. You’re entering into the very FIRST year of elementary school. The year is 2020, and the...
Supporting Teachers: One Million School Supplies
Moms, friend to friend, can I confess something to you? I see what is happening right now with schools and teachers and kids, and...
Back-to-School Anxiety
This time last year, I was writing about sending my baby girl off to kindergarten.
I was anxious and nervous about sending this piece of...
A Pandemic Lunch Packing Guide
Creating systems for our kids can be intimidating. That includes packing lunch, especially during a pandemic.
“Mom, can I PLEASE have a lunch box?” (February...
