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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Parents and School Bus Drivers Working Together
By: Terah Talley
By understanding the daily trials each bus faces, parents can encourage their young riders to maintain proper behavior and secure safety on the road. more...
Parenting a Future Mathematics Genius
By: Linda Wongkee
Children will have more success in Math if they are comfortable with numbers in the real world. It's easy to introduce children to numbers before kindergarten. more...
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...
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