Inside: For Food Allergy Families, trick or treating is the scariest part of Halloween. But there are safe ways to trick or treat with your food allergy kiddo. Food Allergy Support for Parents Halloween absolutely terrifies me. Not because of the thriller movies or haunted houses or black cats crossing my path. It’s the trick […]
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Kindness Certificates to Recognize and Encourage More Kindness
Inside: Use these Kindness Certificates to recognize and “reward” kind behavior so the positive reinforcement continues to encourage more kindness. I’ll never forget the pride I felt when at the school assembly of 500+ kids, when my name was called out. I was being awarded the citizen of the month for my classroom. Citizen of […]
New School? How to Help Your Kids Adjust to a New School Quickly
Inside: Are your kids heading to a new school this fall? Here’s how to help your kids adjust to a new school quickly. My three kids were the new kids at school three times in three years. We moved from Los Angeles to Boston to Chicago and back to Los Angeles. Yikes. That’s a lot […]
4 Practical Homework Tips Every Parent Needs to Know
Inside: Do you need homework help for kids? Do you need homework tips to make your after-school schedule and routine easier? My kids started school up again, and since my eldest is now in middle school, we’ve been starting school with homework for 6 years. Each year, we work hard to get off to the […]
How to Make Back to School Easier for You and Your Kids
Inside: Is your child ready for their 1st Day of School? Are you ready? You need these clever and practical tips to make Back to School easier and to set your kids up to have a successful school year. My third and final kiddo is heading off to Kindergarten this fall. And while I will without […]