As the back-to-school season approaches, parents like me gear up to make the transition smoother. With a 13-year-old heading into 8th grade and a 4-year-old starting pre-k, I know how chaotic this time of year can be. The right tools can make all the difference between packing lunches, keeping germs at bay, and ensuring that […] Read more…
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Ways to Ease Anxiety for Fifth Grade Children Heading Back to School
My daughter will be heading back to school, in-person, after spending the last year as a remote student. As if the transition back to in-person schooling isn’t scary enough, this year, she’ll be returning as a fifth-grader. She’s excited about it but has also expressed feeling nervous. I understand. I’m quite terrified, too! Heading back […] Read more…
These Kid’s School Lunch Ideas Help Avoid Lunch-Packing Burnout
Kids are heading back to school. If you’re a parent of a kid whose food preferences change with the wind, you’re not alone. My 10-year-old is the same way. One of the things about back-to-school preparations that gives me the most stress is what to pack her for lunch that she will actually eat. I […] Read more…
We Have a 2nd Grader! + 2nd Grade Back to School Supply Shopping Checklist
With the first day of school just two weeks away, I can officially say that we have a 2nd grader. It is sad to see her growing up so quickly, but I am proud of the student she is and is becoming. I can’t wait to see what this 2018-2019 school year will bring. But […] Read more…
Momtrends Back to School Bash + Discount Codes
Disclosure: I was provided a gift bag with back to school items for review purposes only. Affiliate links. The summer days have seemed to fly by. Just like most New York City school kids, my daughter will begin the 2018-2019 school year in just one month. One. Month. Let that sink in. That means we […] Read more…