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5 Tips for a more organized school year

By Jessica Padykula on Sep 1, 2011

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Even if your summer ended in a flaming ball of back-to-school stress, it’s not too late to get organized and back on track....
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Create a fun homework space for kids

By Naomi de la Torre on Sep 1, 2011

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With all the distractions in this high-tech world, getting your kids to focus on their homework isn’t always an easy task. Learn...
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Help kids take a break after school

By Naomi de la Torre on Sep 1, 2011

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After a long day at school, kids need a break before they dive headfirst into homework. Help your kids relax and recharge after...
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5 Tips for beating back-to-school blues

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 1, 2011

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Kids everywhere are feeling the back-to-school blues right about now, but going back to class doesn't have to be a drag. Help your...
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Become friends with your child's teacher

By Whitney Coy on Sep 1, 2011

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You and your child's teacher must work together to ensure your child gets the best education possible, so forging a positive...
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Moms make a difference in schools

By Naomi de la Torre on Sep 1, 2011

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If you're worried about your children's quality of education in your neighborhood public school, take time to get involved. Learn...
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How to make homework fun for kids

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 1, 2011

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Homework and fun are two words that kids never expect to see in the same sentence. Homework doesn't always have to be a hassle,...
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Secrets of smooth school mornings

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 1, 2011

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Imagine a school morning like this: You're running around, trying to find your child's other...
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Real moms share: How I'm involved at my child's school

By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Sep 1, 2011

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Volunteering at your child's school is a great way to meet other parents, get to know your child's friends and stay abreast of the...
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What is Box Tops for Education?

By Whitney Coy on Sep 1, 2011

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If you're looking for a way to help out your child’s school, start clipping Box Tops for Education. You probably have a ton in...
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The $100 school wardrobe

By Kat Hobza on Aug 12, 2011

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Think that finding a $100 school wardrobe is about as obtainable as politicians finding a solution to a $14 trillion debt? It’s...
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5 School clothes every kid needs

By Kat Hobza on Aug 12, 2011

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If your child's back-to-school shopping list implies that he's going to live in the back country for six months, you obviously have...
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Mom clothes kids will love

By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Aug 12, 2011

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The one thing you can count on when it comes to fashion is that every 20 or 30 years, old styles will become new again. Here are a...
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Planning a less hectic schedule

By Whitney Coy on Aug 12, 2011

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Aside from your other duties as Mom, you have to keep a clean house, do the laundry, do the grocery shopping and make sure everyone...
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How to find time for yourself

By Whitney Coy on Aug 12, 2011

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It’s time for the kids to go back to school again -- and while your kids shed a few tears about the end of summer, you’re...
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Mom secrets for the first day of school

By Whitney Coy on Aug 12, 2011

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The first day of school is a time for new beginnings and a fresh start. Unfortunately, most kids just see it as the end of fun. Use...
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How to dress your child for school

By Kat Hobza on Aug 12, 2011

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Back-to-school shopping can be an overwhelming prospect, especially if you have more than one child. Your kids will likely be...
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Real mom tips for the first day of kindergarten

By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Aug 12, 2011

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It may seem like just yesterday that you brought your new baby home from the hospital, but five years have passed -- and now he's...
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Real moms share: School supplies you can skip

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Aug 11, 2011

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Is it possible that spiral notebooks and actual file folders (not the kind on our desktops) have gone the way of the dinosaur? Real...
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School year budget tips for moms

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Aug 10, 2011

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Back to school for kids means back to the bank for mom. A credit card swipe here, an ATM withdrawal there, and back-to-school...