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How To Prepare Your Child For The First Day Of School

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No matter how old they are, what grade they're entering, or which one of my kids it is…. I’m always nervous for my babies on their first day of school. Will they make friends easily? Will they know where to go? Will they like their teacher?…
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What is the Best Age for Kids to Enter Kindergarten

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The school year is upon us, and many moms are asking an increasingly popular and perplexing question: Five or six? No, we’re not talking about what time mami gets off of work. We’re talking about which age is best for starting a child…
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5 Rules for the College Student in Your Life

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Some say college is wasted on the young. So many of us look back at our own college years and realize what we could have done differently to make the most of them. While we can’t go back, we certainly can offer our sons and daughters our…
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´Twas The Night Before The First Day of School

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On the night before the first day of school (in many Southern states we start on the 20th of August this year) I lay in bed awake, recapping on the resolutions I made on the first day of summer vacation. Back then I had a plan: I was going…
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6 Steps for a Successful College Application

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When it comes to getting into the college of your choice, your college application is the single most important tool you have in your hands. A great application can zip you to the front of the line, while a bad one can land you at the bottom.…
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Follow Friday Back-to-School Blogger Roundup

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Who did you #FF today? It's always a tough call, because there are so many wonderful and interesting Tweeps out there. We do appreciate those who follow us, tweet and retweet and comment on our new ventures. So today is the last vacation…
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7 Science Apps for Your Kids

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Looking to sharpen your kid’s science skills? Try out apps that teach everything from handy anatomy to useful geography. Below are seven of my family’s favorite educational apps for iPad. But most of them are also available for iPhone.…
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7 Rules for Effective Family Bonding

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When was the last time you just sat and talked with your child or your spouse? In today’s busy world, more and more families are throwing away valuable opportunities for spending quality time together. Without a commitment to carving spaces…
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10 Back-to-School Must Haves

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Already have that back-to-school shopping list ready? Before you head out, take a moment to look at our top 10 school essentials and compare. For extra savings, be sure to take advantage of the tax-free shopping weekends in your state. 1.…