7 Must-Dos Before School Starts

By Stacy York. Posted on Aug 8th 2012.

Back-to-school time is a busy time. These tips will help ensure a successful transition!

Set the tone for school and show them that as a family, we can have fun, when everyone gets their schoolwork done.

Parenting is the best and most stressful job in the world. I try to remember that in the blink of an eye, my kiddos will be graduated from school, out in the big world, and I will be praying that they will just give me a call. Keep the big picture in mind. As the saying goes, don't sweat the small stuff.

Sending you all love (and patience),

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