Back to school routines make it easier on you and your children. Use them to save time, money, and your sanity! This school year will be momentous. My 14-year-old son is starting high school! Also, my seven-year-old daughter will be in second grade. The lazy days of summer are officially over. No more sleeping in (a little). Homework, ...
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How to Find The Elusive High School Supply List
This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure.Although it's just mid-July, many parents are already on the hunt for school supplies for high school. However, if you live in Virginia (or one of many other states), you won't be able to find a high school supply list. Parents are used to school supply lists being published in July so they can begin shopping before the new school year starts in ...
3 Tips to Help Your Child Succeed in the Middle of the School Year
This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure.The first half of the school year has wound down. If you are noticing that your child’s grades are slipping, or if you think your child needs to apply himself a bit more, here are some tips to help. The first half of the school year has wound down, and in the process, students have adjusted to schedules, teaching style, work loads, and the ...
20 Must Do’s Before School Starts
This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure.When the start of the school year is right around the corner, it can seem like the list never ends and there's not enough time. Here are some must do's to get the school year off to a smooth start. Assess clothes and make necessary additions. Clothing you children does not have to be expensive. With a little planning, strategic shopping, ...
How to Ease the Back to School Transition
This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure.Back to school transition Today was a momentous day for my kids. My 12 year old's first day back to school and my Kindergarten daughter's second week of school. If you follow my Facebook page, you know that my son was seen at urgent care on back to school eve (two Sundays ago). The first day of the 2015-2016 school started on Monday, August ...