Summer is fast approaching, and you know what that means—school’s almost out. Just nine weeks left for us—yikes!. Now, we’ve got one great idea for keeping your kids entertained for a few months—sign them up for PlanetKid. Still, it’s always good to have a list of activities for the “Mom, I have nothing to do” [...]

We attended the school carnival this past weekend, and, I must say, I had a lot of fun. Not that I did anything, really, except watch my kids, but that’s the thrill for me — watching my boys have a great time. It was also pretty cool to check out the clever stops that kept [...]

There’s this really great program spreading through schools across the country, and it’s guaranteed to improve students’ overall fitness, energy levels, moods, and more. It’s called the Morning Mile, and if it’s not up and running at your kids’ schools, you should be the one to get the ball rolling. It’s easy to sign up, [...]

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My kid left home. Well, just for a few days, in order to pursue an overnight camp adventure with all the other fifth-graders in his school. Two nights and three days, he’ll be gone, and it’s proving to be quite a profound experience for us at home. For one, it’s lonely — we really miss [...]

Like every year, the summer that seemed so long and daunting at the beginning of the season is coming to a quick close, which means it’s time to get those ducks in a row for another academic year. I think we’re pretty ready here in our household. We’ve purchased our dress code polo shirts and [...]

So, I came up with my own plan for summer at home with kids, and if all goes according to plan (I’m sure it won’t, but, hey, a girl can dream, right?), the next 10+ weeks with two boys (and an at-home job) should be ripe with fun and adventure. Here’s how I plan to [...]

The Morning Mile is the kind of event that gives you goosebumps, said my friend and fitness maven Fitz Koehler today at a Hidden Oak Elementary School post-run press conference, where she addressed parents, school officials, and partner executives from AvMed, all of whom were gathered to marvel at the success of this school exercise program. [...]

Chances are, you have a kid, who has a back pack, which ends up stuffed full of books, folders, papers, lunches, snacks and more. Clearly, the backpack load can get pretty heavy, but the folks at Woman’s Day magazine (September 1, 2009) can help you lighten things up to minimize the aches and pains your [...]