Do you enjoy back-to-school shopping? Some folks do – the allure of a new notebook (and the inherent promise of organization that it brings) and the unmistakable smell of crayons welcome in a new school year. Some moms even love school supplies. After several weeks of picking out the best school supplies (most supplies in […]
It’s almost back to school time, which means it’s time to stock up on lunchbox favorites and easy after school snacks. MARTIN’S Buy Theirs Get Ours Free challenge is back with hungry kids in mind. Sticking with MARTIN’S Own Brands can save you 10% – 35% on your trips to the grocery store. Earlier this […]
It’s official: back to school time is here! Time to save your 5.3%. School supply items with a retail price of $20 or less and clothing and footwear with a retail price of $100 or less can be purchased tax free August 1-3, 2014. And while 5.3% may not be all that much, it’s […]
Kindergarten is a big transition, and while some kids take it in stride, others have a pretty tough time. This daunting rite of passage is exactly why Christine Bronstein, daughter of Borders Books co-founder Louis Borders, penned Stewie Boomstein Starts School; a new book for both kids and their parents to help ease the transition into […]
“I like Kindergarten because it’s fun and we learn a lot of stuff,” said 5-year-old Mary Alex Seaborn, who enjoys going to school to be with her friends in Henrico County. Seaborn is one of more than 12,000 children who are in kindergarten this year in the Richmond region. Her mother, Dianne Seaborn, registered her […]
When I was twenty-two years old I dropped my three- year old son, Beau, off for the first time at preschool. For the first three weeks, I stood at the window, while he pulled the curtains apart from the inside and stared out, screaming bloody murder. I stood there, my wretched tortured face inches from […]
Not only is September back-to-school for kids in K-12, it’s also another big month for college savings too. Whether your kids are 6 months, 6 years, 16 years old — or somewhere in between — college saving is an important topic to review in September. September is College Savings Month! That’s right, back to school […]
Article by Guest Writer: Laura Bender Back-to-school season is always a whirlwind, but for families of children with asthma, worries about their child’s health at school often add to the stress. The Richmond area is home to more than 18,000 children with asthma. The good news is, there are actions families can take to keep […]
By Lia Tremblay, Guest Writer Back-to-school time is hectic for any family, but for a parent of children with special needs it can be especially daunting. Here are some tips to help ensure smooth sailing throughout the school year. Get Organized You may already have a big binder or file box to keep track of […]
By Guest Author: David Novak, Contributing Editor for Healthline Whether you’re packing your own lunch or one for every child in the house, there are real challenges when thinking about your midday meal. You certainly want healthy options that keep you full enough to stay away from the candy and soda machines come mid-afternoon. There’s […]
