National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period of time from September 15 to October 15 for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements in the United States. I love celebrating this month with my family, because when I was growing up, I thought "Hispanic" meant "you’re from Mexico." I knew very little about Puerto Rico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Colombia. Argentina, and a lot of the other modern Hispanic counties and cultures. So the kids and I are learning together, year after year!
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period of time from September 15 to October 15 for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements in the United States. I love celebrating this month with my family, because when I was growing up, I thought "Hispanic" meant "you’re from Mexico." I knew very little about Puerto Rico, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Colombia. Argentina, and a lot of the other modern Hispanic counties and cultures. So the kids and I are learning together, year after year!
Hurray for the three-day weekend! Labor Day is coming up on Monday, September 2, and we can't wait! In case you usually forget about this national holiday, it's always the first Monday of September, and in many ways it signifies the end of summer break (though summer won't officially be over until September 22.
Kids aren't the only ones who struggle with the back-to-school transition. Adjusting to a child's back-to-school routine and related events can be stressful and taxing for parents as well. Below are some tips to help you overcome the back-to-school blues.
It's the beginning of the school year! They've got the brand new kicks, the new fits, and all the school supplies from the list. Oh, and fresh haircuts for the boys and curls for the girls, of course! Now what? All that's left is for you, mom, to find them the perfect gift for back to school.
If BTS gift-giving isn't already a thing that you do every August, here are 3 reasons to begin the tradition this year:
The dog days of summer are coming to an end, and chances are your family vacations, summer camps, and other activities have already winded down. Now comes the end-of-the-summer lull, or as some would call it, the calm before the storm. If you're sitting at home trying to figure out how to keep these last couple of weeks interesting for everyone, here are 21 back-to-school movies we recommend watching together as a family before the school bell rings.
Hurray for your family on a successful season! Summer vacation is just about over, but excitement is still in the air! Unfortunately, so is nervousness, separation anxiety, and tons of questions for your little one who's going off to Kindergarten this fall.
The experts say that one of the most successful ways to approach this big milestone and help ease the first day jitters is to read picture books -- specially ones that tell about all the fun things the BIG FIRST DAY has in store --- meeting new friends and a new teacher, getting acquainted in a new classroom, visiting a lunchroom, and more.
See our list below for some of the best "Getting ready for Kindergarten" and "First Day of School" books on the market!