Category Archives: School

Parenting Prep for the New School Year

With summer winding down and the back-to-school countdown under way, organizational skills will be in demand over the next few weeks. Transitioning kids (and parents) from summer mode to school mode works best with some extra preparation. Remember, children will face … Continue reading

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Biz e-Friday Countdown 4.15.11

It’s time again (how did Friday get here already?) for the Biz e-Friday Countdown, your best source for the week’s parenting blog recaps. Here’s what went down this week: 5. Dooce.com Heather Armstrong and her fam go back stage at … Continue reading

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Them’s Fightin’ Words

I was having lunch the other day with my friend, Sarah, who is a mother of a 13-year-old boy.  She had just received a call from her son’s school principal saying that he was going to be receiving an in-school detention … Continue reading

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If You Tell Your Child About Leprechauns…

If you tell your child about leprechauns, she will ask you if they are people. When you tell her they are little people, she will ask you if they are nice. When she finds out they are nice, she will … Continue reading

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Is That a Hanger on Your Back or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

A mom with two kids walks into school. Mom smiles at the school director and says “ Good morning.” School Director comes closer and then smiles at the mom, and then reaches out for mom’s back. Puzzled mom turns around … Continue reading

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Going Back to Second Grade

Now that my children’s book Kangaroo’s Shoes is finally published, I can share it with those who will appreciate it most — kids!  Last month, I had the pleasure of going back to my elementary school, E.G. Shaw Elementary School, in … Continue reading

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Biz e-Friday Countdown 12.10.10

You’ll notice several holiday-related posts this week (they are a little hard to avoid this time of year) but all are a good read.  What better way to get in the spirit, right?  In case you forgot, the Biz e-Friday … Continue reading

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Mama’s Little Mascot

Buckeye Brainwashing started early in my house. Before my children were out of the womb, they each had several outfits sporting the scarlet and grey colors of my alma mater, The Ohio State University. We had a Brutus stuffed toy just … Continue reading

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Biz e-Friday Countdown 11.05.10

If you were too busy to read them all– good news–we did it for you! Here’s what you missed. This week’s best and brightest blogs (and there were some great ones) are: 5.)    Tip Junkie I love organization.  I love … Continue reading

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Sickness Sucks

There’s nothing like a diet of pretzels and Pedialyte to get you back down to your fighting weight. Or, at least that’s what I keep telling myself.  Ever since school started up again, I have been hit by a nasty … Continue reading

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