Finding Balance |
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It starts with the best of intentions. Your daughter excels at music, so you enroll her in piano lessons. The next year, she picks up the violin and joins the soccer team. She asks to join her friends in scouts, then wins a spot on the academic quiz team. But no matter how much energy she has now, an overscheduled kid runs the risk of burnout by the time she’s ready for college.
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Better Grades—You Can Help! |
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Parents who want to help their children succeed in school must strike the proper balance. They should be involved—but not too involved. They should set limits—but allow freedom. They should encourage their kids to excel—but not expect perfection. However, it’s not as hard as it might sound to help your kids enjoy their academic experience. Here are 10 tips from experts on how to make this year a great one for your family.
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School Clothes: Winning the Battle |
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Size, shape, color, or cut—whatever drives the wardrobe skirmishes when
getting the kids dressed for school, those daily a.m. fights take a lot
out of you. To find solutions for some of the most common
disagreements, we turned to Carolyn Rovner, a style consultant and
personal shopper who has worked professionally with children as young
as 7 years old, as well as personally with her own three kids, ages 10
to 15.
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Summer Amnesia: Avoid the Brain Drain |
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Every child knows the feeling, and what adult can forget it? When the textbooks are turned in and the classroom doors closed for the summer, there’s a sweet sense of freedom.
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5 Sack Lunches Kids Love |
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Finding foods that satisfy picky appetites isn’t just about taste; it’s also about presentation. One of the best ways to distract finicky eaters is by putting together a meal that’s so much fun to eat, they won’t be thinking about whether it’s on their short list of “likes.”
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Eating, Sleeping, and Learning |
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Even if your child can’t wait to start school, transitioning from lazy summer days to strict school schedules can be tough. You can help your family prepare for the school year by easing into new routines and promoting healthy habits at home. |
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Easing Your Child’s Stress |
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by Stacy DeBroff, Mom Central
The pressure in schools is mounting more and more—and at earlier ages.
The overscheduled reality of our lives as adults has begun to filter
down to our children. A lot of the time, they’re overbooked—dashing
from soccer practice to flute lessons—and overworked. Taking the
pressure off your child will help him be happier and healthier in the
long run. |
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Read All About It: Back-to-School Books |
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compiled by GreatSchools.net Staff
Reading about going back to school is a great way to ease the
transition. Especially with younger children, as you turn the pages
together, you can talk about their real-life hopes and fears as well as
discuss the wonderful characters in these books.
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Start the School Year Right |
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Forget last year’s late-night homework sessions and missed bus rides—the start of a new school year is a great time to reevaluate family routines and set guidelines to help your child succeed. This year, make going back to school about more than buying school supplies. Think ahead to help your family ride out the surprises the year is sure to bring, and follow these expert tips to start off right.
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