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Curing back to school jitters

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Kristin Posted in General Announcement .

Parents, the time has come! School is back in session! No more entertaining the kiddos with camps, expensive trips to the beach, and day care. (Teachers really do NOT get paid enough!)

jest mom happy back to school

(We love this picture from jest.com. How many Moms can relate?)

While you may be basking in your glory, your kids may be experiencing some back to school jitters.

 

Let’s talk about some ways to help calm your kids’ nerves.

 

First, be prepared. Attend your school’s open house and map out important areas like classrooms, lockers, restrooms, the cafeteria, etc. Your student will know exactly where to go. Being prepared can also mean with school supplies. Make sure your kids pack their bookbags the night before their classes begin. Sometimes just knowing you have everything you need ready and available can help calm their anxiety.

 

Remember, it is everybody’s first day. Teachers are nervous. The new kids are nervous. These feelings are normal.

 

Younger kids may need a little extra attention. Try reading them The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn. The story is about a mama raccoon who kisses her baby’s hand so he can carry her kiss with him all day.

the kissing hand

 

Older kids who have the jitters may enjoy reading First Day Jitters by Julie Dannenberg. This story turns first day jitters into a big joke and reveals that the teacher is the one with the worst jitters.

first day jitters

 

Parents, here is some advice from a teacher’s point of view:

 

  1. Don’t come to the door. Drop your kids off in front of the school. The longer you stay with them, the more you are endorsing the anxiety.
  2. Put a pick-me-up note in their pocket or lunchbox.
  3. Make them a special breakfast with some of their favorite foods or give them an extra treat in their lunchbox.
  4. Allow them to choose their own outfit, that way they can feel confident and comfortable.
  5. Figure out what they are nervous about and start small. For example, is your student afraid they will get lost in the long lunch lines or not have enough time to eat? Have them pack their lunch for the first few days until they get the feel of the cafeteria.

 

Just remember, the jitters don’t last forever. In a few days, your kid will be back to normal: complaining about homework and wishing for a day off from school.

 

What do you do to help ease back to school jitters? Tell us about it on Facebook!

Tags: anxiety, back to school, backpack, bookbag, books, first day, first day of school, green, jitters, lunchbox, miraclean, nerves, nervous, scared, supplies, tips .

10 alternative uses for baby powder

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Kristin Posted in General Announcement .

‘Tis the season for fun in the sun, beach vacations, and lots of sand! One essential beach item is baby powder. It is perfect for getting sand out of…hard to reach places. It is also great when you want to put on your flip flops but don’t want to get your feet wet.

baby powder sand

Here are nine other ways baby powder can help you around the house:

1.)                Sprinkle the bed sheets to cool down before you go to sleep.

bed sheets

2.)                Use it as a dry-shampoo for yourself and your pet!

dry shampoo baby powder

3.)                Rub it in your clothing to absorb grease stains.

grease stains

4.)                Sprinkle baby powder to help fix creaky hardwood floors.

baby powder hardwood floors

5.)                Spruce up your stinky shoes by making baby powder satchels to eliminate lingering odors.

baby powder shoes

6.)                Use it to help detangle your necklaces.

baby powder necklace detanlger

7.)                Clean playing cards in a plastic bag with a little baby powder and shake the bag.

playing cards

8.)                Freshen vintage books and moldy pages. Let the pages air-dry, sprinkle powder and let it sit for one hour. Dust powder off.

old books

9.)                Sprinkle over kitty litter for a quick refresh.

stimpy

 

 

Do you have baby powder tricks? Please, share them on our Facebook page!!!!  

Tags: baby powder, books, cards, cat litter, clean, easy, hardwood floors, jewelry, miraclean, natural, safe, sand, shampoo, shoes .

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