Guest Blog: 7 Back to School Strategies to Promote Less Stress & More Flow by Rene Peterson Trudeau
August 29th, 2016
It’s 1976. I’m in fifth grade and standing by our front door with my red plaid backpack. My eyes scanning, I watch my four younger brothers dart from room to room. My stomach is in knots. It’s 7:45 a.m. We should have left fifteen minutes ago. Lunches are half-made, my ...
FINDS by Robin Gorman Newman
September 26th, 2014
I love to share my picks when I stumble on cool, practical, noteworthy items. Check out the below: ZIO ZIEGLER BLUE DRAGON MESSENGER BAG Known for his bold, street-inspired style, internationally recognized artist Zio Ziegler worked with PBteen to design a hip collection of graphic décor ranging from bedding to wall art ...
5th Grade Science by Conlee Ricketts
November 11th, 2013
My daughter had to participate in an “Egg Drop” again for science class this year. Last year she had to create something to keep her egg safe from a two story drop. She had to work on her own, at home, and using any supplies she wanted. This year, at ...
I’m Not Ready… by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
September 4th, 2013
...for the unofficial end to summer. Heck, it’s still eighty-something degrees out and my vegetable plants are just beginning to sprout! School started here yesterday. Yet, as organized as I am when it comes to my son, we were all scrambling to make sure we had all of the school supplies, ...
GUEST BLOG POST: 7 BACK TO SCHOOL STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU STRESS LESS AND SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE by Renee Trudeau
September 2nd, 2013
Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, the start of a new school year signified opportunity, a fresh start, and a chance to do things differently. If you’re feeling some anxiety around the all the transitions, adjustments, juggling and driving that usually accompany a new school year, take a deep ...
When the Kids Love Preschool More Than You by Melissa Swedoski
August 27th, 2013
Monday was the official start of school here in Texas. Since the babysitter we had employed was returning to college, we made the big decision to send the girls to preschool. Well, sort of. After looking at several "institutional" sites and several "in-home" places, we opted to go with an ...
Frostys and Fries by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp
August 17th, 2013
As a last chance to enjoy what is left of our summer, Erica and I had our lunch in the park. We had been out running errands, picking up the last few items on the very long school supply list. It looks like fifth grade requires a lot to learn, ...
Back to School Review: Part 2 – by Cara Potapshyn Meyers
August 29th, 2012
GIVEAWAY: Back to School with Hallmark Along with the notebooks, pencils and paper, I hope you’ll consider adding “confidence” and “encouragement” to your shopping list for back-to-school. Hallmark can help you support kids and their emotional wellbeing as they head back to class. Hallmark along with MotherhoodLater.com is hosting a Give-away featuring ...
20 Reasons I Can’t Wait for My Kids to Go Back to School – By Rene Syler
August 23rd, 2012
Don't get me wrong; I love my kids. I love spending time with them, I love learning and watching them grow. And, just like them, I embrace the break from the rigid school schedule that the summer brings. Yep, for about 4 weeks. Without fail, right about this time, I ...
Back to School by Margaret Hart
August 21st, 2012
Are you like many moms who have been waiting anxiously for the letter to arrive stating who your child's teacher will be? Or perhaps you found out at the end of the school year, and have just been waiting for the supply list. Whatever notice you've been waiting for, hopefully ...
