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Mothering's Guide to Back to School
 Back to School Checklist: A Handy Reference for Preparing for SchoolPreparing for back to school can be hectic, but a little preparation goes a long way. Use these simple ideas for making your transition back into the school year easier. |
   Healthy LivingBreakfast Nutrition: Simple Solutions for a Wholesome Start After School Snacks: Five Fun Recipes the Kids Will Love |
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 Mama-Proven Ways to Make Back to School a BreezeLooking for a little back to school wisdom to get you started on the right foot this year? Here are some mama-proven methods of making the school year transition a breeze. |
 Welcome Routines: Tips for Getting Back Into the School Year GrooveSummer provides a much needed break from busy school days, but can throw our routines off track. Get some tips for getting back in the groove. |
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 Back to School on a Budget: Inexpensive Ways to Stock Up on SuppliesSchool shopping can be a big expense, but some simple planning can make school year expenses more manageable. |
 Home Education How-To: Preparing Yourself for Teaching at HomeChoosing to homeschool this year? Use these simple suggestions to get you started, and help keep you on track. |
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 Greener Education: Tips for Making Eco-friendly School ChoicesWe all strive to teach our children to respect the earth. Working toward a greener school year is one simple way to incorporate that respect into everyday living. |
 Teaming Up with Teacher: Ideas for Getting Involved in Your Child's SchoolWhen students enter school for the first time, or change schools, we often find ourselves wondering “What is my role in my child’s education?” |
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Climb, Swing & Snuggle: Reading Readiness Involves the Whole Body Allowing reading to develop naturally or teaching it later tends to create eager, lifelong readers. In contrast, teaching children to read early is often stressful. |
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The Circumference of O When the plan to have Olivia spend a year in a mainstream French classroom got derailed, we found ourselves creators of a mash-up curriculum, neither French- nor California-branded. |
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Hatch a Natural Writer Here are some fun and helpful tips and ideas to encourage and develop your child's love for writing throughout their childhood. |
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10 Tips for Developing a Love for Literature Creating a love for reading takes effort. Here's how to help your children run to the bookshelf in anticipation of their next adventure. |
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The Satisfied Learner: How Families Homeschool Their Teens Socially and intellectually satisfying, homeschooling is an extremely viable option--for both parent and child. |
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Ode to the One-Room Schoolhouse As public schools observe the growth of homeschooling and other options, new ways of educating are seeping into mainstream schools. |
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Inspired Education Educational options can be daunting. Here, Lindsay Evans helps break them down. |
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Clipboard Adventuring Enjoy these great homeschool projects and ideas for easy documentation from author of "Free Range Learning," Laura Grace Weldon. |
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