Expedition: Live Well

I'll admit it, I love the start of a new school year.  I mean who doesn't love shopping for school supplies and new clothes.  It's like my Christmas!!!!  T here's also something about "back to school" that makes us want to be super organized and ready.  We have BIG plans.  But the new school year brings many challenges as well - challenges like going from 3 day a week kindergarten to Grade 1 and five days a week.  Or how about making the move from elementary school to middle school.  Both challenges that we will be facing tomorrow.  Strangely enough, the child NOT switching schools is the nervous one.  Helping our children thrive in school is completely dependant on the child themselves.  For some (like my children) school and learning comes easy.  But this isn't the case for a lot of kids, and as parents, we have to be ready to help them no matter what.    So how can you, as a parent,...

It’s that time of year again…. The kids are going back to school!!! And while I love the ease of summer, I am so very ready to get back into a routine. And get the kids back into a routine, because as much as they hate to admit it, they crave it just as much as I do! In our house, the week before school starts is usually when we start to get ourselves together and get organized. And if you’re looking for some help in the back to school routine department…. Read on as I share 5 tips to make back to school easy (or at least easier)!! 1. CREATE GOOD SLEEP HABITS Be consistent: Kids thrive on consistency… the NEED consistency! Especially during the school year, it’s completely critical to have a consistent bedtime routine. Of course, it will look different for every family, but the key is to find what works for you and stick with it. Create a routine: This goes along with consistency, but it is important to set a routine. That is… the same things, in the same order, every night. ...