We love this photo from SpMom Jenn P. of her daughter having quality playtime setting up the hair spa for her doll. Let's hope our kids can get plenty of moments like this before the school routine sets in! Save time and money with our Back to School Resources and check out our Pinterest boards for ideas galore. Have a blast at the many outdoor events, including the Illinois State Fair that is here now through the 17th. This issue is full of resources to get things rolling before the school buses are everywhere. Cheers,
Have a child headed to kindergarten this fall? Mandy Maple, preschool teacher and Springfield mom of a first grader, has advice for how you can prep your child for kindergarten over the next couple weeks. Read Mandy's advice, from shopping to books -- and even what YOU can do while you wait for your child to return after the first day of school!
If you don't have physicals scheduled yet, never fear. Memorial Physician Services can help. Read facts about school physicals on Live Well online magazine, including the purpose, the law, and what to expect in a physical at various ages.
We asked area moms how they get their homes ready for the school year. Read about what works for them, their children, and their homes before you set up a homework-friendly spot for your children!
Some of us are sending children to kindergarten, while others are sending kids to college! This month is a perfect time to have a talk with your college-aged child about that sometimes difficult subject: money. Gregg Formigoni shares advice about money for college students -- the same advice he gave his daughter as she headed to college.
