Survival Tips for Cold & Flu Season + Prep Checklist Printable
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. School is back in session and with that means fall is fast approaching. If you are wanting to avoid the flu and cold viruses that will be floating around this season, check out my flu season survival tips and prep checklist down below. Nothing is worse than watching a simple cold take down your entire family one-by-one. Make sure you have essentials on hand, so if someone feels under the weather…
How to Cope with Night Terrors
Information on exactly what constitutes as a night terror, symptoms of night terrors, things to remember, triggers and most importantly what to do
5 Ways to Prevent Pinworms
Now that the impending school year is upon us it’s time to start thinking about prevention. I’m not just talking about keeping the flu away or lice out of your house. No, there’s a common intestinal parasite that most of us forget even exists. Pinworms are small, thin worms that can live in the colon or rectum and the females usually come out to “play” when the infected person is sleeping, leaving a trail of…
5 Smart Questions You Must Ask During Parent Teacher Conference
Parent teacher conference is an important part of education. It is an opportunity for parents to discuss the progress of their child and get useful advice on education. But in order to have the dialogue with the teachers to be more productive, it is also important to ask them the right questions. Let’s check out top 5 smart questions that every parent should ask during a parent teacher conference. How to Get in Touch With…
How to Handle Separation Anxiety Before School Starts
Going to school is a big step for many kids. The first few years of school are filled with new and sometimes frightening experiences, and it can be hard to adjust to school for many kids which can lead to separation anxiety school stress when not properly dealt with. Fortunately, there are a number of simple things parents can do to help their kids get ready for school. Preparation for school should begin over the…
How To Prepare Your Child For Kindergarten
Kindergarten is such a fun time for your child, and even as a parent. They will leave home for a good amount of the day, and begin their learning experience, develop independence, self-reliance and more. Below are some ways you can help get your child get ready for Kindergarten, by teaching them! These are skills that can help them transition easier to school. Your child may already know these skills, and if so that is…
How to Help Kids Deal with School Stress
School has many obvious benefits for children, from developing social skills, to learning and achieving new academic goals that will help them secure a future career. However, like most things in life, it does have some disadvantages, one major example being school associated stress. We can all relate to the stresses of school, whether that be the pressure associated with exam revision or the peer pressure received from friends. In today’s high-stakes testing and competitive…
Spring Cleaning Bingo Printable + #LibmanGiveaway
If you’re like me, you’ve probably been putting off your spring cleaning chores for as long as you can. However, now that the weather is finally getting nicer it’s time to stop stalling. It’s time to open the windows, crank the music and get your clean on. Now moms, I know we like to take on the tasks ourselves but unless you’ve got an entire pitcher full of Strawberry Kiwi Sangria to take the pain…
Tips for Teaching Your Child To Pack Their Lunch
I am going to share some pointers on teaching kids to pack their own lunches for school! This is a great way to help teach your child to be independent and take some stress off mom and dad. The tips below will help you teach your child a life skill - how to take care of themselves! It is up to us as parents to teach our children how to dress themselves, brush their teeth,…
15 Lunch Box Hacks That Will Make Life Easier for Parents
DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links. Nothing beats finding an awesome hack to make your life a little bit easier. Below I will share 15 lunch box hacks for parents to try this school year! These simple hacks will make packing lunches easier, and of course be a time saver! One thing I always recommend is packing lunches the night before. This way, in the midst of hectic mornings, their lunches are already made and…
