Back to School

Back to School Tips from Maggie and the Moms
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Back to school tips from Maggie and the Moms’ experts

It’s hard to believe, but our kids will be going back to school this month. Summer always goes by too quickly (if you ask them), and adjusting to the new schedule takes time. To help you and your children navigate the transition as smoothly as possible, some Maggie and the Moms’ panelists use their areas…

the authors kids hold "UF" balloons in reference to the college application process
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The Clock Starts Yesterday: 8 tips to kick off the college application process for high schoolers (or middle schoolers)

I remember being at Gymboree with my oldest (many moons ago) when a mom asked me, “Where do you think your son will go to high school?” In the sleep-deprived era of toddlerhood, I wanted to say, “Lady, I am so tired and I don’t even know what we are having for dinner, much less…

Paige the Literacy Bus! Hillsborough County public schools
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Turning the Paige on Literacy in Hillsborough County Public Schools

Meet Paige. She’s fun, she’s engaging and she’s filled with books! She is Hillsborough County Public Schools’ newest literacy resource—Paige the Literacy Bus! Paige’s mission is to provide early access to resources and promote literacy beyond the classroom. She is geared toward our younger learners up to age 5. When children step onto the bus,…

How to Pick and Wear a Backpack
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How to Pick and Wear a Backpack

Backpacks are a back-to-school staple and necessity, but they tend to get heavier each year as students get older, which can be concerning for parents. Ryan Fitzgerald, M.D., a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with Children’s Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Surgery Associates (COSSA), treats patients at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He shares backpack safety tips to…

KIDS ROOM STYLE
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How to Set Up Your Kids Room For Back To School Success

Can you believe back-to-school time is just around the corner? We all know what that means—supplies shopping! But instead of simply stocking your child’s backpack, consider how you can shop for their room in order to decorate with intention. Styling your kids room the right way can contribute to a successful and productive school year….