August 2022 Monterey Bay Parent
Finding Quiet: Family Tools for Coping With Stress
While we don’t have control over outside forces like the pandemic, we can prepare for changes that knock us off balance. Taking time to bolster your mental health and coping skills before flexibility is needed is a great strategy for parents. Read more
When Back to School is Scary
School is supposed to be a safe place where children go to learn and engage with their teachers and peers and make friends. However, school can be anxiety-inducing. Read more
Finding the right balance for Afterschool Activities
However, even as visions of school buses dance in your head, returning to the routine itself can create new problems, especially in time management. How much of a child’s day should be scheduled? Where is that sweet spot? Read more
Seven Tips For The Best First Day of School
It’s back-to-school month, and parents know what that means: finding ways to make the first day of school (and the days leading up to it) fun. Because let’s face it, most kids wish summer could go on forever. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Read more
Book List: Back to School Reads
Heading back to school can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’re moving to a new school or hitting a milestone grade. Don’t worry—we have plenty of books to prepare your student for a new chapter! Read more
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Wake Up Sleepyhead! Back to school means back to morning routines.
Good-bye, slower pace of summer, and hello to school bells and taking attendance! Welcome back to tightly scheduled mornings with the goal of getting kids to school on time and with the necessary supplies. Read more
No Place to Go: Homeless Students in Monterey County
As of 2022, a reported ten thousand students lacking secure housing live in Monterey County– a number expected to increase as the economy softens. Read more
Welcome to The Sandbox–Where Monterey Teachers Go To Play
Inside you’ll find colorful stacks of supplies chosen specifically for the STEM and STEAM activities Mary loves. You’ve entered “The Sandbox,” where area teachers are welcome to take whatever they need for their classrooms at no cost. Read more
10 Tips on How to Reduce the Stress of Homework
If your child was consistently stressed or frustrated with his/her homework last year, consider taking a look at their homework routine. Sometimes a little adjustment will make a huge difference. Read more
Conferences and the Computer vs. Paper Debate
Our kids have been back in school for almost two months. That means it’s time for the first parent/teacher conferences. Read more
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