Parents sending their kids back to school often experience a range of emotions, and those feelings are often heightened when a new school is involved. When my daughter made the jump to junior high last year, there was a pretty big learning curve for both us at her new school. … [Read more...]
Tips for talking with kids about suicide
Robin Williams was funny and insightful and I know I'm not the only mom or dad who will miss him and his humor. His death is being described as an apparent suicide and was widely covered by the media. It's difficult for anyone of any age to truly wrap their head around the … [Read more...]
More back to school savings tips
The average family spends more than $660 per child on back to school expenses. There are ways families can reduce that astronomical amount. Here are back to school savings tips to hopefully lessen the financial pain when it comes to school supplies and food. If you're looking … [Read more...]
5 money saving tips for back to school clothes shopping
Back to school is a busy time of the year and while I love it, it feels like I'm always opening my wallet. Apparently, it's not just me. A survey by the National Retail Federation ("NRF") found that Americans will spend approximately $26.5 billion on back to school expenses. Yes, … [Read more...]
On Chicago Parent: Facts about adolescent growth spurts
I was always the shortest kid in school and the shortest in my family, until I had my daughter. Having a little person made me feel, well, not so little. That worked for about a decade, and has completely backfired on me now that she's taller than I am. The tween growth spurt … [Read more...]