As the summer comes to an end and the back-to-school rush begins, feelings of excitement and stress can often affect children – and their parents. To help ease the transition from pool time to school time, consider a hosting a Friendship Fair...

new friends. Dealing with homework. Fitting in. Back to school can be stressful for kids. Here are a few ways to keep them calm and relaxed so they can start the year off right. Plan ahead. Get the back-to-school shopping out of the way early so your kids feel...

It’s one of the biggest “family shopping” events of the year, but not necessarily one you look forward to. Try these following strategies to make this year’s back to school shopping expedition easier on you and your wallet! Save year-round by setting up a school savings plan...

My street, that has been serenely quiet for 2 months, was a buzz this week with children’s chatter and giggles. There’s definite excitement in the air as another school year begins. Some children will navigate this time with ease and others will be full of angst.

Today's families are busier than ever. Developing good study habits early on will help students shine in school and balance their daily activities.  Many parents feel ill equipped and unprepared when it comes to helping their kids with homework.

With school now underway, some families are still struggling in the morning to get the kids out on time and in good shape. The secret to surviving morning chaos lies in what gets done the night before! Here are some great tips to make you and your child start your day out right.

Helping kids stay organized during the school is not only key to a successful academic year but it will also give them skills that they can use in their everyday lives. Here are a few tips to help kids "stay on track" once they are back at school.

It's unanimous; most parents will be organized for back to school this year! They will send kids to bed early and help them establish good sleeping habits. They'll start the routine a few days before BTS, so kids are back on track; they'll shop early for supplies...

Summer is flying by and pretty soon it will be time to hit the office supply stores to get all your back to school shopping done! Why not get a jump-start on your shopping this year and beat the crowds. Use our practival Back To School Supplies Checklist...

From your bedroom at night, you can hear your child tossing and turning. You can hear this, because you are awake tossing and turning.  It’s back to school time, which also includes the back to school jitters both for children and moms. This feeling of anxiety...