Amazing Pregnancy and Parenting

As kids are heading back to school, take just a moment to remember what it was like for you on the first day of a new school year  … both the excitement and the fear. Do as much  preparation  the night before as possible. This alleviates a lot of last minute stress. And, talk to your kids. Find out what’s going on in their little world as they embark on a new teacher, new kids, new information. This will ease their fears, bring deeper connection between you, and provide an opportunity for you to better know who they are today.  (Traci Gaffney, www.alovingway.com, 800-647-1171.)