Back to School

This school year is full of uncertainty and stressors with the ongoing COVID pandemic, continued at-home learning and the unknowns of the Delta variant. That said, the last thing any parent wants to be dealing with during school time...

Sometimes the thought of going back to school does not generate feelings of excitement and anticipation for children.  As a licensed clinical social worker who deals directly with kids who struggle with a variety of emotions due to the loss...

It's back to school time and you what that means- school shopping! Here are some awesome tips to help you when back to school shopping for your tweens! Do the Majority of Your Shopping Online Your summer can get busy, and...

If you have a little one heading to school, they are likely to have some first day jitters. But guess what? Even moms get the first day jitters. Take a deep breath, you got this, you are not alone,...

With back-to-school signage being hung far and wide at your local stores and emails from your kids’ school reaching your inbox once more, it’s the perfect time to discuss your BTS shopping list! Most schools will release each grade...

Summer is just around the corner, and with lots of fun to be had (hey, we are all making up for 2020), we don’t want any summer reading loss. We have lost enough with online school and quarantine, so...

This is an "Official Guide to Teacher Gifts" because we polled ACTUAL TEACHERS. We asked teachers for their favorite and least favorite gifts.  Here are the thoughtful responses from our teacher friends to help you select just the right gift for your...

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner! Here are some thoughtful DIY teacher appreciation gifts that you can give to your child's teacher this year. They are also super quick and easy, which is an added bonus! Thanks a latte for...

No matter if it's Teacher Appreciation Day, the last day of school, the first day of school, or a holiday, create a simple DIY gift basket for your child's teacher with items you can find at your local Target,...

We've put together a collection of our most popular posts to help you say THANK YOU to the heros who teach our children! We hope this gift guide for Teachers is a helpful tool, filled with ideas you can...

Dear Fellow Room Mom,  It's that magical time of the year for field trips, class performances, end of the year celebrations, planning summer activities....and teacher appreciation week. Just when you think that things can't get any busier they do. I totally...

Are you struggling with your child's sleep? Have you ever wondered how much sleep your child needs and when? Should they sleep on a schedule or based on how long they have been awake?  The answer is - this...

You’ve heard of the summer slump right?! Well, 2020 has given us a new math equation.  Covid + summer slump = disaster. At least for me and for many moms around me. Here’s the deal, I haven’t done Algebra...

Do Your School Shopping at Goodwill This Year With so much change during the past six months, it’s hard to say for sure what the future will bring. But, at least for now, it looks like Florida schools will be...

  If you’re like me then you've had Back to School on your mind for a while. Let’s be honest, school this year is going to be different and a big adjustment for everyone. It doesn’t matter if your kids...