kindergarten

Teacher goes viral with ‘Welcome to Kindergarten’ song—watch the video here

Whether you have a child starting kindergarten or not, you're gonna want to watch Dwayne Reed's video.

To the mama who’s not ready for their child to start kindergarten

I know: You want to cry and celebrate at the same time.

The one thing your child needs to get ready for kindergarten? More sleep, says AAP

Here’s how much experts recommend.

Our son thanked us for ‘redshirting’ him in kindergarten

Reaching adulthood is not a race. I think we’d all enjoy an extra year of childhood if we had the chance.

Yes, it’s normal—and even beneficial—for kids to catch up to 6 colds a year

But it's still daunting.

How to handle difficult school drop-offs, according to an expert

Validating feelings, dispelling fears and incorporating secret handshakes (!) can help all involved.

Avoid the “summer slump” with these new summer book releases for kids

Curling up with a good book and air conditioning sounds like a perfect way to spend a quiet summer afternoon!

Starting kindergarten during a pandemic? Don’t panic, mama

Here's how to prepare your child (and yourself) for a year of changes.

20 engaging homeschool ideas for preschoolers & kindergartners

Plus tips for how to build them into a week-long curriculum that keeps little learners busy and engaged.

I can’t believe my micro-preemie is going to kindergarten today

I feel so proud of him—and myself, too. ❤️

Your first day of school is a first for me, too

I've been acting fine with it this whole time, but to be honest, it tugs at my heart knowing how fleeting your youth is.

Why your kindergartener may still benefit from a nap

How old was your child when they stopped napping, mama?

5 ways parents can partner with teachers throughout the school year

It takes hard work and involvement to ensure today's students progress as individuals.

It’s the night before the first day of school, and it feels so bittersweet

Let him know in his very bones that at the end of each day, good or bad, he is known and loved and rooted for and championed.

9 ways to make the back to school transition easier on your kids—and yourself

If transitions are hard on your child—and your child is hard on you—try these strategies to help them cope, and find a way to cope yourself.

To moms on the first day of kindergarten: They still need us

As a mom in this stage of life, it's easy to feel like our kids don't really need us anymore.

How to cope with back to school anxiety at any age—from kindergarten + beyond

Here's how to help your baby, mama.

Before you start kindergarten—here’s what I want you to know, baby

Some days will be full of wonder. Some days will be hard. Let the good days fuel your passion for learning but don't let the tough ones take the fun out of it.

Motherhood is: Having mixed emotions about your baby starting kindergarten

You'd think I wouldn't need to blink an eye about today, but you're wrong.

To the mama getting ready to send her baby off to school for the first time

Mamas, I know it's hard. It won't be easy. Tears will likely roll down your cheeks on that first day of school. Please just know that it gets easier—but only if you let it.