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Helping Your Family Adjust to Back-to-School Routines

The transition from long summer days to the structure of the school year can be a challenge for families. Kids need to reset their routines, parents have to juggle busier schedules, and everyone feels the pressure of early mornings and after-school activities. The good news? With a little planning and

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The Night Before the First Day of School: A Parent’s Story and Survival Guide

It’s here. Tomorrow my two kids head back to high school, and while they’re mostly pretending not to care, I can feel the nervous energy running through the house. For us parents, the first day of school always feels like both a finish line and a starting line.