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Solutions to 7 back to school parenting hassles

Posted: August 24th, 2010 by Michele Borba

Missed buses… car pools… homework wars…lost library books…last-minute assignments…sleepy heads…forgotten lunches…missed breakfasts…late starts. Sound familiar? They’re the most common back to school parent nightmares (forget the kids!) Here are solutions:
Though back to school should be exciting, parents often describe frantic mornings, hectic evenings, and plain bad memories: Homework wars…lost library books…last-minute assignments…missed buses…sleepy heads…forgotten lunches…missed [...]

Ending Homework Wars

Posted: August 24th, 2010 by Michele Borba

9 Tips to Minimize Our Nagging and Maximize Their Learning Until They Can Do Homework Solo!
“You can’t make me!”
“Why do I have to do homework?”
“Can’t I pleeeeease just go to bed?”
Homework time in many families can be very stressful and tension-filled for both child and parent. According to a survey by Public Agenda almost [...]

Helping Disorganized Kids

Posted: August 18th, 2010 by Michele Borba

Parenting advice to help disorganized, forgetful kids get organized for a more positive school year. These are also helpful for kids with shorter attention spans who need organizational rituals and routines
Here a recent question from a parent:
“My son is sweet and loving but hopelessly disorganized. I’m always picking up forgotten homework assignments, putting school into [...]