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The most effective back-to-school tips for preschool parents to take into account that any child getting ready to go back to school may have a hard time adjusting to a new place and new people. Kids often feel excitement about seeing their school friends every day. They may also have anxiety about new academic and behavioral expectations.

August is National Eye Exam Month, it is also the month most kids get ready to go back to school. With both things in mind, getting a comprehensive eye exam should be on your back-to-school checklist. As a child’s body grows, their eyes go through changes. Sometimes, these changes are gradual. So gradual, that the child gets used

What Does My Child Need To Know For Kindergarten? If you're a panicked parent right now questioning whether your child is going to be ready for kindergarten in the fall, summer school might be the right answer. More and more children are participating in these programs, and their

July is National Ice Cream Month. This probably makes your kids very happy and your waistline a little concerned. It’s hot, and eating the cool treat sounds like a fun way to turn the temperature down. However, one cup of the dessert has about 260 calories and 14 grams of fat. How do you celebrate National Ice

Summer is a time for fun and also a necessary brain break, but too much fun can cause summer brain drain. This is a phenomenon that occurs when school-aged children get out of school and don't retain learned information. To prevent your preschooler from losing everything they've learned, read on for summer reading tips that will keep

June is National Great Outdoors Month, and what better way to create great summer memories with your family than by experiencing the beauty of nature together? But how can you, with little ones in tow, take advantage of all that June has to offer? Here are five fun suggestions to engage even the smallest of outdoor adventurers.