Start off right with educational back to school toys and games

Nothing whispers September like the smell of a freshly sharpened pencil.  And while parents may be quietly relieved that summer mayhem is about to give way to more structure for the kiddos – remember they still need to have some fun.  In fact, the best kind of learning happens when the fun center of the brain is on.  Since there’s less time to hang out them as school begins, here are some  educational back to school toys and games that will maximize the fun with the brain turned on. [Read more…]

How to be the Cool Mom when choosing back to school outfits

I’m not going to lie, keeping up with your second-grader is hard these days – not to mention your tweens and teens.  But I’m still hip to their jive and down with my homies when it comes to pulling together an outfit for school.  Here’s what to remind your strong-willed child about what’s always cool in back to school outfits. [Read more…]

A Poem for Back To School

Sometimes we must mask our outright relief at the renewed structure and purpose of a new school year with the calm that only a seasoned (and exhausted) parent can muster.  With that, I give you a pithy and slightly snarky poem for back to school.  Sing it (to the melody of “Silent Night”), whisper or shout it.  But try to hide your smile, please. Lol (for some of you) [Read more…]