Middle school today, gone tomorrow, if only our sons and daughters could understand this statement. My son is in middle school and our lives have changed. Long gone are the days of color pages and birthday invitations. Just as surely as the seasons change, so do the hormones and the moods in our home now. I realize now that at the beginning of the last school year I wasn't … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Want My Middle Schooler To Know
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Back To School Must-Haves
You can almost hear the tears of kids everywhere this time of year because of the inevitable BACK-TO-SCHOOL. Some parents are secretly jumping for joy to get their kids back on a routine, while some are dreading the early morning chaos and afternoon homework struggles. But I do think one thing is common for most of us, and that's our love of brand new fun products! In … [Read more...] about Back To School Must-Haves
A Student with Autism Transitions to No School Aide
Our son wanted to not have an aide in high school. And, here’s how it’s going… How did we begin the transition? My son had a full time aide in 7th grade. As the year ended, the aide would give him “breaks,” she wasn’t with him during snack and lunch. She would meet him at the classes that followed snack and lunch. He did well getting to those classes on time. By the … [Read more...] about A Student with Autism Transitions to No School Aide
School of Swagger – Welcome To Puberty For Boys
This article is in partnership with Old Spice but our opinions are our own. Puberty is a super tough time for kids but it's also tricky for parents too. Right? I know when I bring up anything to my kids about how their bodies are changing, hair in funny places or their new, less than pleasant smell, I get groans and hands immediately covering ears. Not exactly a teaching … [Read more...] about School of Swagger – Welcome To Puberty For Boys
Healthy (and Quick) Back to School Snacks Kids Will Love
As hard as it is to believe, the summer is flying by, and that means school is just around the corner! In order to make the back-to-school rush less hectic, now is the time to start thinking about healthy lunchbox snacks that your kids will enjoy (and that won't take hours for you to prepare). If you’ve fallen victim to easy and unhealthy eating this summer, fall is a … [Read more...] about Healthy (and Quick) Back to School Snacks Kids Will Love