Is your child scratching her head when you know she’s not figuring out a complicated riddle? Maybe she’s got a
September 2011
Critical Thinking Skills Are Essential for School Success
Strategies you can use
A Bunch of Lunch Ideas
Creative and inspirational lunch ideas
All About Apples: Honoring Johnny Appleseed
Apple-centric fun including apple picking, apple crafts, apple desserts, and apple-themed stories.
Back-to-Bargains: Consignment Shopping in NJ
Consignment store shopping in New Jersey is a great way to find bargains, and have fun!
5 Solutions to De-stress a Hectic Afterschool Schedule
When kids are stressed, their parents are too
5 Tips to Help Moms (and Dads) Get Organized
Here are five tips to help keep your life a more organized.
Parents Turning Car Seats to Face Forward Too Early
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children stay in rear-facing car seats until age 2.
5 Tasty Treats You Can Take To Your Child's Class Birthday Party
These aren't cupcakes!
Ahoy Mateys! September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day
Shiver me timbers, and have a great time
Food Safety Tips for Packing School Lunches
Ensure your kids eat a healthful and safe lunch
Be a Coupon Queen! Here are Tips and Tricks to Get You Started
Oftentimes coupons and sales run simultaneously, saving you even more money
The Secret to Reading Success
Reading aloud: it's the single most important step parents can take at home
Don't Miss the Annual Butterfly Migration from New Jersey
New Jersey's resident butterflies to begin their migration south to Mexico
Advocate for Your ADHD Child Now
Set up accommodations in school ASAP
Drug Abuse and Obesity Top List of Health Concerns for U.S. Children
Drug abuse now equals childhood obesity as top health concern for kids
A Bundle of Nerves? Help Kids Manage School Anxiety
Some children experience persistent and excessive worry at school.
Prevent the Spread of Pink Eye As Children Head Back to School
American Academy of Ophthalmology teaches the prevention and treatment of the common eye infection
Snideline Parents
Communication between coaches and parents is key
Afterschool Activities Can Fuel Your Kids' Passions
Three pointers for helping your children find what makes them thrive
Chillax: 6 Simple Solutions for Common Back-to-School Hassles
Chillax: to chill and relax simultaneously
4 Simple Steps to Find Your Child's Talents and Passions
A Teachable Moment
Your Child's Toxic Friendships
Sometimes the friends that choose your child are not great choices
Fundraisers: When Cookie Monsters Knock on Your Door
Life is a box of chocolates . . . and Girl Scout cookies, frozen pretzels, pizzas, popcorn tubs, magazines, and