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How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool

April Schafer | Posted 05.01.2013 | Parents
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April Schafer

For some children, going to school for the first time can be an exciting yet scary notion. The most common fear for the child can be that their mom and dad are "never coming back." Having a positive attitude about your child going to school will help them to feel more comfortable.

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My Wardrobe Malfunction on my Daughter's First Day of Kindergarten

Signe Whitson | Posted 10.28.2012 | Parents
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Signe Whitson

It seems only fair to share with fellow Moms my anxiety-fueled wardrobe malfunction on the morning of my daughter's first day of kindergarten.

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5 More Things Every First-Semester College Student Should Do

Anna Leahy | Posted 10.26.2012 | College
Read More: University, First Day of School, Starting School, Chapman University, College, Libraries, College News, First Semester, College Advice, Advice, Back to School, College News
Anna Leahy

Last week, we offered advice for students starting their first semester of college. This week, we get to some practical advice that no one else may bother to mention to you.

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'Twas the Night Before Kindergarten

Signe Whitson | Posted 10.16.2012 | Parents
Read More: Bullying in Schools, Starting School, Parenting, Getting Ready for Kindergarten, Bullying, Starting Kindergarten, Parenting Advice, Kindergarten, Parents News
Signe Whitson

My daughters like to talk. It's when they are not talking that I know something is up -- which is how I detected my girl was a bit apprehensive about her first day of kindergarten.

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