Family Schedules & Routines

When one kid has practice here and another has a game waaay over there , at the same time, what's a parent to do? It's true that kids' sports and other activities can wreak havoc on the family schedule, especially when you have more than one child. These time management tips will help you organize your family schedule so you can fit in the essentials without collapsing from the stress of it all.

I left my homework at home! How many times have you said this? It’s a terrible feeling to know you’re going to get a failing grade on homework after you actually did the work. It seems so unfair! There are ways to prevent this dilemma and others, but you must be willing to prepare ahead of time to save yourself from future headaches.

It's always important to use the right tools in order to do a good job. Success in school is no different. Use these tools to make a time management kit, and put them to be much more successful in class. Keep your homework and your life in order!

So tomorrow is the big day -- the first day of preschool! Here's how setting a positive tone the night before can lead to success.

With so much going on in the world around them, it’s no wonder that the last thing your preschooler wants is to stop the excitement and go to bed. Obviously, a good night’s sleep is crucial for a child’s healthy growth, not to mention sunny disposition. Here's how to get them to go to bed -- willingly.

Many moms have to make sure everyone gets fed, dressed, and out the door on time each day and - if your family isn't the morning-type, then this can be a nightmare. Check out a few ideas on how to create mornings with less stress and fewer hassles.

That first school morning of the year can be tough. But if you don't get an efficient school morning routine in place as you go back to school, it may not get better later in the school year. These tips will help you streamline your school morning routine, and get everyone back to school with less stress.

Alleviate your morning scramble by putting your kids to bed in clothes. Whether you have an infant or a second grader, if your child gets into bed in clothes, it'll make the morning easier. Sure, you'll have an occasional accident, but it'll be worth it on all the mornings when you can pick your kids out of bed in clothes and go straight to daycare, preschool or elementary school.