When You Don’t Like Your Child’s Teacher

You’re hoping, praying and crossing your fingers that your child gets Mrs. Smith for 2nd grade.  You’ve heard so many wonderful things about her and you just know that is the best teacher for your child.
 
However the notice comes home that next year your child is assigned to Mr. Jones’ class.  Ugh!  That’s not what [...]

Signup for Fall Fundraisers

Is your school, club or organization needing supplies, uniforms or other necessities?  How about a Barefoot Books fundraiser.  You get CASH for your needs and children get BOOKS.  Fundraisers are flexible.  They can be bookfairs, book orders or online. 
Contact me to today and get yours scheduled today nd start raising $$$$ this Fall.

Bedtime Routine to Give your Kids a Chance to Tell you About their School Day

“Ok, it’s time to start getting ready for bed.  After your bath, brush your teeth and get your pajamas on.  It’s getting late.”
 
If you have a bedtime routine, pat yourself on the back.  Bedtime routines are so vital, especially for young children.  Consider adding one more step to your bedtime routine.  Give your kids a [...]

Get To Know Your Child’s Teachers

By definition, a teacher is one who teaches.  Ya .. so?  Let’s look at what it means to teach.   The dictionary defines the verb teach as:
 
·          To impart, provide or instruct knowledge or skill
·          To condition to a certain action or frame of mind
·          To cause to learn by example or experience
·          [...]

A Stress Free Morning Routine for Back to School

It’s getting to be that time again. It seems to come earlier and earlier each year.
Let’s go! Let’s go! Come on … you’re going to miss the bus! I don’t know where your favorite jeans are; it’s not my responsibility. What do you mean you still have homework? Did you brush your teeth yet? Let’s [...]

Preparing for Disaster: The Parent View

I found this on the NACCRRA, the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies. It is our nation’s leading voice for child care. I never thought about disaster plans for daycare before this. Definitely something to ask your child care provided about……

Preparing for Disaster: The Parent View
As a parent, the safety and well-being [...]