"Plan some spontaneous fun"…I know, it's an oxymoron.  But let me explain and I think you will agree it could be helpful.  In fact, you may already do this -without realizing it.

If you are reading this post in March, it’s the time of year when kids can begin to move their focus away from school.  ...

Do you need a way to liven up your child’s after school routine?  To breathe some motivation -even excitement, into the homework routine?

Try this!  Have a “Homework Party!”  Or a “Homework Play Date!” 

Think about hosting a homework event -especially if you are looking for a way to combat the win...

This is the second post in a two-part series about refreshing your child's homework routine.  If you haven't yet read the first part, click here.  

As I mentioned last week, I'm using the terms "home routine" and "homework routine" interchangeably.  I'm also using "new" and "refresh" interchangeabl...

It's hard to believe, but for some, the new school year has started.  I wish all of you a smooth transition into a new school year. 

This is the first post of a two-part series to help refresh the home routine as your child goes back to school.  This week we will identify how to build on last year'...