Tag: back to school
5 Ways to Celebrate Back to School, Even If You Don’t...
A friend posted a sweet photo of her and her infant on social media captioned “Back to School.” The picture was of mom and...
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Organizing Kid’s School Papers
With summer over, school prep is in order. For me, it means it's time to deal with the stack of last year's school papers...
Back to School Worries? Check Out These 7 Books!
The month of August is full of emotional changes as the summer wraps up and families look towards the beginning of a new school...
10 Tips to Get Your Family Back to School Ready
Do you remember the old Staples back to school commercial with the dad running through the aisles gleefully with “It’s the Most Wonderful Time...
9 Organizational Tips for Back To School
With back to school just around the corner, here are 9 tips and tricks to get organized as summer comes to an end.
1. Make...
Why Summer Break is No Longer THE WORST
I planned to write about "Why Summer Break is THE WORST" then didn't... Everyone is so excited for summer break and I get that--if...
Back to School Pictures: The Quick and Easy Way
It is officially back to school time in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. While getting uniforms, backpacks, and lunch boxes ready to go, don’t...
The Ever-Present Danger: Gun Violence
The kids have been back in school for well over a month, but I still have not settled in yet. I suspect it is...
3 Quick Lunchbox Ideas to Keep You From Giving Up
The new school year is here and that means back to a routine. Although this year brings a lot of mixed emotions and uncertainty,...
4 Awesome Screen-Based Learning Activities for 4-Year Olds
Once upon a time, my son had no idea how a TV or iPad worked. His days were filled with hands-on play, reading books,...
Make Music Together … Online!
As the temperatures slowly drop and the days grow shorter, it’s time to settle into a new fall routine. If your family hasn’t experienced...
Creating a Learning Space at Home: Ideas from DC Area Moms
With most of the school districts across the area starting the year with a distance learning model, parents are looking for creative ways to...
5 Ways to Celebrate Distance Learning (and Bring Some Good Back-to-School...
How can we celebrate distance learning?
In a normal year, the first day of school usually comes with nervousness and excitement. My children are always...
Back to School In Person vs. Distance Learning: How Do We...
Back to school season is practically here and things look very different this year. According to many parenting Facebook groups, local listservs, and group...