School Readiness
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How to Send Children Back-to-School Green
It's exciting for families to learn that they can send their kids back-to-school "green" and continue to make positive contributions to the earth's health. more...
How to Cut the Cost of School Supplies
School bells will be ringing soon, and it's time for parents to figure out how to cut the cost of school supplies, and make those hard-earned dollars stretch farther. more...
From Preschool to Kindergarten
When children prepare to leave preschool and enter kindergarten, it can be overwhelming. This article offers tips to help parents reduce the impact of school transition. more...
This article offers parents a guideline to determine if their children are prepared for kindergarten. more...
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Starting School Competently and Confidently
By: June Keir
Beginning school can be a difficult time for a young child. A child has the best chance of success at school when ready physically, emotionally and socially. more...
Starting Kindergarten in the Fall
By: Jackie Parsons
Going to Kindergarten can give a child a variety of emotions. Here are some ways to help a child going to school for the first time feel less anxious and nervous. more...
Every child is different, though no child wants to feel abandoned by her parents on that first day of school. Ease a child into preschool with these easy tips. more...
Back to School Books for Preschoolers
By: Nicole Fravel
Quality children's literature can help ease first day of school fears. The books described here show preschoolers what to expect and give parents talking points. more...
How to Deal with Separation Anxiety
By: Kelly Boyer
Preschoolers and parents experience separation anxiety when transitioning from the home into a preschool environment for the first time. more...
Preparing Young Kids for Starting Kindergarten
By: Caroline Post
Starting school for the first time can be quite exciting and a bit scary for young kids. Here are some steps to take to help ease the anxiety leading up to kindergarten. more...
Starting Grade One in the Fall
By: Jackie Parsons
Starting full time school can be both an exciting and scary time for a child. Parents need to know how to prepare their child before the start grade one. more...
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