Real Moms, Real Solutions: How Do Parents Deal With Back to School Blues?
What To Do When You’re Bummed About Back to School! Whether you’re a domestic goddess (aka stay-at-home mom) like me, or a full-time working parent, your kids going back to school can be a lonely time. Your child moving on to the next grade symbolizes a milestone in her life. Each school year, I come to the realization that my babies are growing up and it is a bittersweet feeling for me. I am proud that they are growing and developing but a little sad as well. After having done this a few times, I try to mentally prepare...
Real Moms, Real Solutions: Tips For Soothing Hungry After School Tummies
After-School Snacks Your Little Students Will Love! Each day when I pick up my daughter from school, I ask her how her day was. Her answer is always “I’m starving!”. Inevitably, she starts asking for junk. We all know that feeling of being so hungry that our bodies crave sugar, which gives us that quick fix. However, that sugar high always bottoms out quickly. Some children eat lunch at 11:00, so it’s not surprising that by the time they get home after school, they are really hungry. For this reason, I always try to make sure I have some healthy options readily available. Healthy...
Real Moms, Real Solutions: How Do I Establish My Child’s Homework Routine?
Happiness During Homework Time?… Yes, It Can Be Done! School has arrived! We are getting into our routines of getting up earlier, eating a healthy breakfast, and making it to school on time. However, the one routine that might be a little harder to establish is getting your child to do his homework after school. Homework has been around for as long as we can all remember and is a part of each of our child’s lives. Homework is meant to establish responsibility and teach your child to manage his time, but it is often viewed as a chore by...
Real Moms, Real Solutions: How Do I Help My Kids Get Ready to Learn?
Bella Breakdown Let’s face it – we all slack off with making sure our kids are keeping their brains from turning to mush over the summer. With school a few weeks away, do your kids a favor and get them ready to begin learning again. Although summer is for fun, it’s important that your child not lose all of the skills they gained during the school year. You can accomplish this (and make it FUN) by reading to them or having them read to you each day. Bedtime is such a wonderful time to snuggle with your child and...
