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9 Back-To-School Tips For Your STEMists

August 20, 2018November 15, 2020 ellen Tips
Back to school tips for your STEMist

Have your kids started back to school yet? We’ll be starting in another week here in Vermont. The end of summer break can cause back-to-school madness in many families. Here are a few back-to-school tips I hope you’ll find helpful. Parents struggle with changes in their schedules, managing transportation, juggling before- and after-school activities, packing […]

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Improve Retention Skills and Memory Power Naturally

August 13, 2018April 9, 2022 ellen Tech
Improve Retention Skills and Memory Power Naturally

Back to school is right around the corner and many parents are wondering how they can help their teenagers be more successful in school. One of the biggest problems my kids had in school was retaining information. If you’re wondering how to improve retention skills especially in higher level classes, keep reading for a tool […]

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School Picture Outfit Ideas for Elementary School

July 27, 2018June 20, 2021 ellen Tips
School picture outfit ideas for elementary school

Do you have your school picture outfit ideas planned out for months before the date? Or, are you like me and forget until the very last minute? I swear, I always planned on sending the kids to school on picture day wearing something stylish and presentable. But, something always came up at the last minute […]

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Back to School Prep to Save Time

July 17, 2018August 14, 2021 ellen Tips
Have you started your back to school prep? It's hard to believe that back to school time is already here again.

Have you started your back to school prep? It’s hard to believe that back to school time is already here again. Doesn’t it seem like we just did all of those end-of-the-school-year parties? Have you started your back to school shopping and preparation yet? Or, are you like me and save it all to the […]

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Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents

September 4, 2017March 12, 2022 ellen Tips
Back to school tips for divorced families

Transitions are always difficult for divorced families, as new schedules and obligations can disrupt mutually agreed-upon rules and practices. Just like summer break, the start of the school year can create issues and questions for parents who are separated or divorced. Below are some back-to-school tips for divorced parents to minimize the stress and confusion […]

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