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The start of a new school year can be a nerve-wracking time for our children and stepchildren–and for parents too! Here are 10 simple tips to help smooth your kid’s way…

This weeks episode of the Hilltown Family Variety Show is “Back to School.” Here is our podcast and playlist.

Getting Out the Door For most families, back-to-school means a new schedule complete with homework, meetings, practices and new activities. Remembering everything that has to be ready to go each day can turn your mornings into a mad dash. It doesn’t have to be this way. With a little organization, you really can make this the year your family commits to making every morning a smooth one. Experiment with these tips, adapted… Read More

Countdown to Back to School: Get Organized Back to School: When your student and your whole family get organized, going back to school will be stress free. By Lisa Rosenthal, GreatSchools Staff The start of school is just around the corner, so now’s the time to make sure everything is in order at your house — initial back-to-school supplies are on hand, after-school activities and care are arranged, and you’ve established a… Read More

School Supply Lists GreatSchools.net has posted a K-2: Back-to-School Supply List families might find useful. Before you shop for back-to-school supplies, it’s best to get a list of what’s required from your child’s school or new teacher. If the school list isn’t available yet, you can still take advantage of back-to-school sales by sticking to the basics that you know your child will need. Click here to read more. They also have… Read More