Every parent wants their child to be successful in school, but for some, despite best intentions, success seems elusive. Kids don’t like the homework, the school lunch, the teacher, or their new-year excitement quickly fades. What makes one child more successful in school than another? There are many factors, to be sure, but if you pressed this former teacher and parent of … [Read more...] about Recipe for School Success: Read, Read, Read
How to Ease the Transition When Mom Goes Back to Work
When I was a teacher, this time of year meant returning to work after having my summer off with the kids. Though it was never as hard as the first time, each fall was a difficult transition for the whole family: Suddenly I was not there full-time to clean the house, prepare meals, do laundry, buy groceries, etc. While heading back to work after being home with kids … [Read more...] about How to Ease the Transition When Mom Goes Back to Work