Back to School News
Helping Your New Middle Schooler Make The Transition
Moving from elementary school to middle school is hard for anyone. Your middle schooler may feel overwhelmed, anxious and even scared to walk the halls of middle school. Depending on the setting, they could be in a new building. They could be with other kids they have not met yet. And, they could be the…
Read MoreTLC Can Help With Your Back to School Needs
New backpack? Check. New crayons? Check. New clothes? Check. Childcare? Don’t stress. No matter how much help you need, TLC for Kids has a few ideas on how to help you gear up for the school year. 1. Hire an after school nanny. Not every parent is able to be home after school with their…
Read MoreBack to School Checklist
Families everywhere are getting ready for the beginning of the new school year. Here are some helpful tips from Good Morning America parenting expert Ann Pleshette Murphy so you can be prepared for the first day. 1. Start readjusting to a school-year bedtime now. 2. Hang a family calendar and color-code everyone’s activities. 3. Gather…
Read MoreBack to School!
Yikes! It’s August and that means back to school time. Stores have school supplies out and teachers are getting their classrooms ready. Are you ready for school to start this year? The first thing working parents can do ensure a great school year is to line up childcare. TLC For Kids can help with all…
Read MoreShould You Consider an After School Nanny?
Back to school is right around the corner. Have you considered your child care needs? Thanks to HomeWork Solutions for this insight into hiring an after school nanny. Your children are in elementary school full time and you and your partner are working full time. After school childcare is a priority. Your son wants to…
Read MoreSix Back-to-School Lunchbox Ideas
It’s time for your child to head back to school. You roll your eyes, because that means coming up with a new lunch five times a week, for the rest of the school year. What’s a parent to do? Here are some ideas for creative and healthy lunchbox ideas that you can send to school…
Read More5 Ways to Support Children and Virtual Learning
For many, the new school year is looking a lot different than what they expected. Virtual learning has become the new norm in many communities and households. Families are converting dining rooms into classrooms, and parents are learning new tech such as Zoom, Google Drive, Online Classrooms and much, much more. Kids are disappointed they…
Read MorePreparing Your Child For Kindergarten
Preparing your child for kindergarten can be one of the most anxiety filled situations for you. For them, it is an opportunity to go to school, which most children see as a positive situation. Remember that your child’s first teacher is you, not their kindergarten teacher. This means that you have the ability to build…
Read MoreEco Cool School Supplies: Green School Supplies
Eco friendly or green school supplies are one of the most looked for school supplies this year. Students are well aware of their ecological footprint and find it very cool to have the products and supplies that fit within their green lifestyle. Many parents are happy to encourage their child to choose school supplies that…
Read MoreBack to School Favorites
Our guest post today comes from Regarding Nannies. I love to find and use other people’s bright ideas. Lately I have been frequenting more blogs. Secret experts hiding with the “I did this and it was successful” post, for every day of the week. It always feels like a little treasure that I find as…
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