This month, my youngest starts kindergarten. In some ways, it feels as though it was just yesterday I was watching him take his first steps, in other ways, it feels like a lifetime has passed. I’ve seen all kinds of parents lamenting the end of an era, as their youngest moves into the school years,…
Are You free2b Healthy Going Back-to-School? CONTEST!
It’s that time of year again – back to school! And all that comes with it. The new clothes, school supplies, and most importantly school lunches and daytime snacks. Do you struggle with getting your kid’s lunches ready every morning? Don’t know how to keep them happy while making sure they’re eating nutritiously? Look no…
Back to School Road Safety for Teens
Brought to you by OK Tire Canada Students across Canada are gearing up for back-to-school. It’s a time of excitement, busier schedules and for many teens, that means driving to school. With more teens on the road this September, the concern for many parents of teen drivers is that their teen stays safe on the…
5 Ways to Beat the Back to School Rush
The Back to School rush is a significant stressor for many modern families. Between school supply lists, lunches, bus schedules, extra-curricular activities, and more it’s certainly one of the busiest time of year. So how does one navigate the stress and maintain a calm, cool, and collected attitude that we should be modeling for our…
Back To School: Easy School Lunches Your Kids Will Love
Can you believe it? Back to school is just around the corner and that also means early mornings with breakfast, lunch and snacks to pack. Whether you’re looking for something to put in your back pocket for when the meal-time boredom falls upon you, have a picky eater and you need to be creative, or…
On trend for back-to-school
Back to school clothes: As we head into the fall season, nothing says back to school like a little clothes shopping… for the kids of course! Time to drag out those clothes from last year and see if anything actually fits! Back to school clothes get expensive! Here are our tips for saving money on back to school clothes…
iOGO nano Contest Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions ELIGIBILITY: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open to Canadian residents only (EXCLUDING QUEBEC). Must be 18+ to enter or win contest. Contest ends September 19, 2016 at 12:00 pm EST. Employees and immediate relatives of employees of Media Nation, iÖGO nanö, or any of its contractors or their respective parent, subsidiary or affiliated…
Fun Lunch Bags for Back to School
Starting preschool or starting grade school – every kids needs a snack or a lunch bag to take along! momstown Finds has done the legwork and found some of the best lunchbags for every age and stage.
Back to School 101
One momstown mom’s funny take on how to prepare for sending the kids back to school.
Make iÖGO nanö tubes part of your back-to-school checklist
Make iÖGO nanö Tubes Part of Your Back-to-School Checklist Brooke Tucker-Reid, momstown Writer There’s no avoiding it. Every store you walk into has back-to-school advertising and sales. It’s an exciting time for parents and kids but it’s also a sure sign that summer is winding down. It’s time to start thinking school year organization…
5 Great Back to School Books for Kids
Looking for some children’s books that can help kids get comfortable with the idea of heading off to school? Try these 5 great books about back to school!
Tips to handle moving in the middle of the school year
Moving is stressful for everyone in the family home, especially school-age children. Parents and educators weigh in on how to make the transition easier
By Jennifer Pinarski
Quick Afternoon Snacks for Hungry Kids
The door opens after school and in run the hungry, hungry kids, fresh off their math or gym lesson with grumbly tummies!
DIY ready for school chart for kids
Back to school this week – and back to routine meant for this mama, time to get the kids a bit more organized for the morning rush! Our school starts early and there’s no time for dawdling – and my older son is sometimes up and downstairs before I am. Which is great, except when the TV goes on and the list isn’t yet done… can lead to major morning drama.
Dinner time Debates: How to Take the Stress out of Supper
People often ask what it is like to feed half dozen kids. Feeding families can be a “thing” and many parents report that dinner time can be the most stressful time of the day. I decided early on that I didn’t want meal time to create anxiety for me or my kids, so here are my few tips for relaxing and enjoying fun family meals.
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