Teachers, parents and kids alike breathe a sigh of relief as the school year starts to wrap up. Nine months of hardcore learning is exhausting. Plus the school year usually ends with an Open House, which means kids are working hard or projects to show parents what they've learned. So, by the time we are looking at the last few weeks of school, everyone is staggering toward the finish line. Summer break can mean different things to different people. Working parents need to line up child … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Perfect Summer
Tip #1, stop worrying about perfection! Ok, now that we have that out of the way, I really do have some tangible tips for you on how to make this one a summer for the books. Check them out in my latest eHow Mom Channel post, Summer's Here and the Pressure's On: Planning Tips for Parents. We also have a great summer-related giveaway coming up on Friday so be sure to check back in with us at the end of the week. And for even more help keeping the kids busy this summer, don't … [Read more...]