Sep
05
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Lorain County Moms
By Niesha Lofing, McClatchy Newspapers
Thinking of taking your child to the salon for a back-to-school haircut but need help figuring out what’s cool this season?
Look no further.
Pam Knight, executive director of education at Frederico Beauty Institute in North Natomas, Calif., dished on children’s haircut trends.
Turns out the “faux hawk” is the all the rage with the elementary school set this year.
“Basically, it’s like a traditional boy’s haircut on the sides and back but the top is left a little longer,” she said.
A little gel in the top layer lends a Mohawk-type appearance, while pushing the top layer over to the side yields a more traditional appearance.
“It’s kind of a...
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Sep
03
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Lorain County Moms
Thinking of taking your child to the salon for a back-to-school haircut but need help figuring out what’s cool this season?
Look no further.
Pam Knight, executive director of education at Frederico Beauty Institute in North Natomas, Calif., dished on children’s haircut trends.
Turns out the “faux hawk” is the all the rage with the elementary school set this year.
“Basically, it’s like a traditional boy’s haircut on the sides and back but the top is left a little longer,” she said.
A little gel in the top layer lends a Mohawk-type appearance, while pushing the top layer over to the side yields a more traditional appearance.
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Aug
29
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Alicia Castelli
An extra set of school supplies needed to be bought this year – something that briefly sent my kids into a bit of a frenzy.
I recently decided to go back to school and I casually mentioned this to my 9-year-old son.
His shoulders fell, his face crumpled and his body sagged.
“How long will you be away?” he asked.
Whoops! I quickly reassured him I would still be living at home and working.
I was watching the Blue’s Clue’s episode where Steve goes off to college and the actor replacing him is introduced as Steve’s brother, Joe.
The show carefully and happily describes what it means to go to college.
The next day my 3-year-old daughter overheard a phone call between myself and a friend whom I was telling about my return-to-college...
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Aug
24
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Lorain County Moms
By Nicole Paitsel, (Newport News, Va.) Daily Press
Jonah Davidson got a little practice going to school last year.
The now 5-year-old attended a half-day pre-kindergarten class three times a week. This year, though, he’s heading to school with the big boys. And mom, Joanna, has made sure he’s ready.
The Newport News family organized Jonah’s room so that his school necessities are easily accessible for both use and cleanup. His school uniforms for Summit Christian Academy in Newport News are kept in a special drawer under his bed, and his craft supplies for homework are stacked neatly in a filing cabinet.
With baby sister Jewel taking up most of mom’s time in the morning, Jonah’s new skills have helped him gain...
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Aug
09
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Lorain County Moms
By Lisa Cianci, OrlandoSentinel.com/momsatwork
Ah, the sweet — and temporary — bliss of summer; so soon it ends. In only a month or so, the back-to-school routine cranks up in full force.
Bummer.
Laura Olson, VP of education for child-care chain Kiddie Academy, has some tips for getting ready. And you’re not going to like this: We should all really be preparing NOW.
“Parents need to begin transitioning children into the back-to-school routine early enough so they have time to adjust — mentally and physically,” Olson says.
So much for the lazy days of summer!
- Get children excited: Get your children ready for school by making back-to-school shopping a family affair. During a shopping trip for...
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Aug
08
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Lorain County Moms
Midway Mall will be hosting a back-to-school block party from Saturday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 16.
The mall will be bringing in the new school year with everything you need for back to school — hot fashions at cool prices, along with music and even free concert tickets! All are welcome to come and join the festivities; here are just a few of the events that will be taking place at Midway Mall. …
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Aug
06
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Lorain County Moms
By Doris Hajewski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
When it was time to think about back-to-school needs for 13-year-old Noah, Mary Connolly-Leubner knew where to look.
“I shopped at home first,” the Wauwatosa Wisc., mom said.
Connolly-Leubner checked her stash of pens and folders — all bought at previous sales — then headed to Walgreens to cherry-pick the bargains in this week’s flier.
She’s not alone in her penny-pinching ways, or in choosing a drugstore for back-to-school supplies. Almost no one will pay full price for notebooks and jeans this year, according to a survey from America’s Research Group in Charleston, S.C.
Recession-weary parents say they’ll spend less this year for their kids’ return to...
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Jul
10
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Lorain County Moms
By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore, getbuttonedup.com
Didn’t school just let out? Like it or not, retailers get ready for “back to school” starting in early July, and they don’t save many deals for later.
The early back-to-school shopper gets the worm. Get your supplies before the end of the month and you won’t just save a bundle, you’ll save your sanity by avoiding the last-minute crush. Be sure to check out office superstores, as they have great things for getting your kids and yourself buttoned up for the new school year.
Some thoughts to get you started
- Set a back-to-school budget: Don’t even think of setting foot in a store to do your back-to-school shopping...
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Sep
08
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McClatchy-Tribune
Back to school means back to backpacks. Check out these backpack tips from Dr. Sheeraz A. Qureshi, assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York.
— Check the number of straps. Backpacks with two straps distribute the weight of the bag more evenly, placing less stress on the shoulders.
— It is also preferred that a backpack have a strap that goes around the child’s waist to balance the backpack’s weight between the shoulders and hips.
— Backpacks with wheels place almost no stress on the back and are preferable to standard backpacks. However, some schools do not permit this type of rolling bag so check before buying one...
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Sep
03
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besttech
McClatchy-Tribune
With school back in session, it’s time to get things back on schedule in the evenings. Try these tips from parenting consultant Bonnie Harris, author of the forthcoming book “Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids: 8 Principles for Raising Kids You’ll Love to Live With”:
— First and foremost, include even very young children in the decision process. Find out what works for them as well as letting them know what works for you.
— Design your individual body clocks, including your own. Talk about or draw each of your “clocks” (when they like to wake up and go to sleep; when their alarms need to go off and how they like or dislike that, etc.). Discuss...
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