It's Time for Back-To-School-Night!

"Please attend!" 

That's right, it's time for "Back to school night", aka "open house". 

These events are an important first step to having a valuable school year for your child and you.  This is difficult for the introvert in me to admit, but relationships are a significant component to most thin...

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School Year Theme

By now, you are probably thinking about the new school year.  Shopping for clothing and supplies are usually first thoughts.  Eventually, it turns to a mental review of last year and wondering how this year can be made better but simpler.  After all,  assignments, activities and schedules become mor...

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Back to School: Part Two -Home Routine Refresher

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...

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Back To School: Part One-What Worked Last Year?

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'...

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