School Starts Soon

It’s time for new backpacks and lunch boxes, freshly sharpened pencils, packs of markers, and piles of glue sticks. It also means new classrooms, meeting the teachers, homework assignments, riding the bus and being surrounded by other students. For many kids,...
Back to School

Back to School

As summer ends and a new school year approaches, it is important that parents make positive changes within the family routine to ensure that their children start school on a positive note. Here are some simple skills that may help:       Set a new...
Surviving Back to School

Surviving Back to School

Getting back into the swing of school schedules can be an adjustment. Here are a few tips on how to make the best of the transition: Prepare the night before or over the weekend. Get adequate sleep. (8 to 10 hours) Turn off electronic devices early. Prepare healthy...