Going back to school feels like we’re all taking a test without a study guide or an answer key. To help wrap our heads around it, we reached out to experienced elementary-level teachers for some real-world advice.
The “back to school” experience will be different for everyone, but there are steps you can take to be proactive and prepared for your new school year. During this busy time, we’re giving you a head start with tips, tactics and resources to get set for the first day.
Forgive your children if they aren’t overly pumped about heading back to school. Their free time vanishes, their morning alarm goes off earlier, and the dark cloud known as “homework” rolls back in to their lives. You’re probably feeling a little unsettled yourself, depending on how the return to school is being handled in your region.
The return to school typically brings a renewed sense of routine to your household. You may be dusting off the school lunch containers or resuming a structured schedule of evening activities. This is a great time to re-commit to meal planning and healthy food choices, even when you’re tight on time. To help you out, we’ve compiled kitchen-tested tips and tricks (organized by meal) for the upcoming school year.
So, you’re having a baby! Whether you’re expecting your first little bundle of joy or you’re adding another child to your growing family, choosing a baby name can be a little overwhelming and stressful. There are thousands of top baby name lists you can browse online and baby name books you can read, but it often ends up feeling like you’re looking for the needle in a haystack!
Our kids’ learning is more screen-based than ever before. This is the age of educational apps, games, websites and video tutorials, which can all be useful learning tools. At the same time, it is extremely important to expose young children to tangible objects – like toys – that promote learning through touch, discovery, repetition and experimentation. Here are some recommended educational toys, organized by age group. (By the way, they’re also a lot of fun!)
Updated June 2022
It’s just the start of summer but you’ve probable heard “I’m bored” at least 5 times a day (and don’t get me started on how many times they’ve asked for snacks!). Finding summer activities can be hard. Here are some pintables to keep for a rainy day, or the next time they say they’re bored!
Plus, these fun, free printables are perfect for your primary and grade school kids. They’re are so fun, they won’t even realize they’re learning. Easily download the worksheets, coloring sheets and activities that suit your family.
These times have been tricky for parents, but also a crazy time for businesses as well. I know many of our Mabel customers are also business owners, entrepreneurs or just about to venture into the “side hustle.” We keep hearing the word “pivot” and how it relates to businesses surviving during this time.
Mother’s Day is about showing love and appreciation for our moms. While so many of us would usually spend the holiday showering our wives, mothers or mother-in-laws with affection and gifts in person, this year we’re required to stay apart.