About Family: Set Your Kids Up for a Successful School Year

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor My kids had to change school mid-year last year, so I'm really looking forward to staying in one spot this year. It's so much easier when you're there to get a sense of each teacher's expectations from the beginning! Tips for School Success From conversations we need to have with our kids and their teachers, to recognizing the warning signs when something is awry, Amanda walks us through the steps we need to take to set our kids up for a successful school year. See More About:  elementary school success  child development  grade school How to Pack a School Lunch Packing lunches is one of my least favorite chores. With Stephanie's help, though, I can teach my kids to master this art for themselves. See More About:  school lunch recipes  lunch boxes  kids lunch ideas Organize Your Kids' Study Space Our kids really do need to have a consistent, quiet space to do homework. Whether that's going to be in their rooms or at the kitchen table, Ann will help to ensure it's stocked with all the supplies and reference materials they'll need. See More About:  study strategies  improving academic achievement  organizational skills What Do Parents' Homeschooling Schedules Look Like? Are you thinking about homeschooling or do you wonder what a typical day looks like for homeschooling families? Beverly shares sample schedules in this collection of reader submissions. Family Ads School Back to School Private High School Kids Pre School All Girls School Featured Articles Video: Teach Your Kids How to Tie Their Shoes 5 Ways to Hide a Pregnancy Goodbye Rituals Soothe Fears Rewards of Working at Home Operation Homefront Provides Free School Supplies Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Recent Parenting Channel Headlines Weary Tiger Mothers & Oh, How Summer's Changed Get Free School Supplies The Skinny on Bullying Advertisement