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Taking the Stress Out of School
Is your preteen tired of school? Is she feeling the pressure of completing school work, earning good grades, and fitting in with her peers? Help her take the stress out of school. Encourage excellence...
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Listening to Our Kids
Sometimes we spend too much time and energy listening to what experts say we should do as parents. Oftentimes it is our kids who tell us what they need the most! Proof positive are these real-life...
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Back-to-School Moms
When it comes to back to school, most news coverage focuses on getting the kids prepared for the new school year, but what about the newest population of students … moms? In these uncertain times, a...
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First Day of School
My boys had their first day of school on Monday — Jonathan his first day of 5th grade, and Christopher his first day of Kindergarten. And who was most nervous leading up to the first day? Why their...
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I Love This Lunchbox!
When I make lunch for my sons (I did today in fact), I like to include a note in each or their lunchboxes. We have tried buying napkins that you can write on or pre-printed notes that you tear off and...
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Asking Your Kids’ Principal about Internet Security
A few weeks ago, Donna Sawyer shared with us some characteristics of a responsible Internet safety program at schools. Today, she follows up with questions to ask the school principals about Internet...
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Back to Sports
I really thought that I had reached the end of the line when it came to sports for our boys this past year. The school year is so long, and both boys played baseball last fall, basketball in winter,...
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Summer is a time for relaxation and family fun, but most parents would agree that their children should be actively engaged in educational activities and experiences over the school break. To keep your...
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Back-to-School Bonanza
Heading back to school soon? (Schools in Nashville and Chattanooga have already started! Eek!) Here is a round-up of our back-to-school posts here on ParentLife to help you out. 25 Make-Ahead...
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Helping Your Child Respond to Tragedy
By Dixie Walker Think of the most recent tragic event that’s made headline news. What was your initial response to it? Did it create fear in you? What about uncertainty for your future? Did it make you...
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