The start of a new school year can be exciting with the promise of new friends, a fresh backpack, and box of sharp pencils. But for some kids, it also comes with nerves, restless nights, and a little resistance to change. Yikes! Whether you’re sending your little one to kindergarten or your teen is heading …
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Take advantage of features and controls available on your new computer to set up your child’s device for learning and restrict access as needed. Handing a kid a new laptop can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Most computers arrive loaded with features that may confuse children or distract them from schoolwork. With a little setup …
Discover how playgrounds support children’s development through physical activity, emotional resilience, and creative play. Learn why outdoor play is crucial for today’s kids. Playgrounds do more than entertain: they build strong bodies, resilient minds, and lifelong social skills. Discover how outdoor play shapes your child’s growth. If you’ve watched kids light up at the sight …
Does your kid’s school have a garden? School gardens might be a lot of hard work, but they reward students with lessons you can’t get from a book. After being invited to the School Nutrition Association’s conference this summer I’ve been more curious about lunch time in my kid’s school. I asked for a tour …
Did you know that every year thousands of school nutrition professionals meet to swap ideas and recipes to prep their cafeterias for the coming school year? Neither did I! So I was pretty surprised when I got an invite to the School Nutrition Association’s big conference this July here in St. Louis. This post is …
I’ve been a champion of the packed school lunch ever since the day I was frightened by a fish stick in first grade. Seriously, it was gross. I don’t think anyone could get me to eat a fish stick until, oh…college? Back then, I loved bringing my lunch because it meant I got sweet tea and …
You’ve waded through the back to school aisle, bought countless pencils, notebooks and glue sticks; purchased an entire new wardrobe for each kid and started pleading with them to get to bed before midnight. Yes! You are officially ready for the first day of school! Or are you?
Whew! Today is the first day of school for my boys. I won’t lie, Mitch and I have both been super excited about the first day of school (for different reasons). Last week the boys had an open house (for Mitch) and orientation (for Ryan). This was where they get to meet their teachers, and …