Heading back to school can be tough on both children and parents. Here are some tips to help manage the stress. Going to school means getting into new routines with no more late nights or late mornings. • Find a set bed-time that lets your kids feel well-rested in the morning • Practice the back [...]
Things are not looking great for this school year in our public school system. There will be larger class sizes, fewer teachers and fewer offerings when it comes to P.E., art, music, counseling, etc. Orange County, CA is trying its best to deal with the loss of millions of dollars in state funding because of [...]
There’s a lot of change that happens as you go back to school. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and spazzed out with all the new demands. Stress is not pretty though. Stress can cause headaches, mood swings, anxiety, stomach pains, insomnia, and even make you break out. Here are some pointers on how to reduce [...]
Some words of wisdom from Saddleback College Graphics teacher Karen Taylor (one of the best teachers ever!)… Question: Does kissing up to the teachers really work? KT: No. But being nice does. Nice to me (of course) and nice to your classmates. Be nice. Be respectful. Listen. Question: What is your biggest pet peeve as [...]
Many parents are wondering how to make healthy lunches for their children this year and keep them affordable. Here are some things parents and analysts recommend: Package your own bags or snacks in baggies or reusable plastic containers rather than buying prepackaged ones. Take a reusable water bottle instead of a drink like a juice [...]