Pencils, books, teachers’ dirty looks... And paper, paper, PAPER! They're back to school! The school year begins with pressed uniforms, sharp pencils and empty notebooks. But remember looking in that backpack in mid-November... yikes! The periodic table lies crushed at the bottom, along with raw macaroni from some art project, ...
The signs that school is back in session are all around us — kids waiting at the bus stop, requests to volunteer at school and forms to complete. My kids seemed to ease into their first few days pretty easily. Now it’s my turn. The carpool schedule is set, I ...
For many dogs this week, the big yellow bus has taken their buddies away. Back-to-school time isn't just a daunting time for kids and their parents, but the four-legged members of the family, too. Think about it — there is nothing better in a dog's eyes than having his people ...
In the hubbub of back to school preparations—registration, green emergency cards, forms, fees, textbooks, pictures, school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, scheduling extracurriculars, new lunch and snack ideas, catching up with old friends, etc., I keep ending up in the bento box or lunchbox section of every store I enter, be it ...
Alissa Brekken, MD With summer in full swing, it is hard to believe that back to school shopping is just around the corner. Purchasing a new backpack is often a part of this shopping frenzy and deserves careful consideration. Improper backpack use can lead to back injuries in children, which ...
Fox 2 wants to know, with back-to-school time quickly approaching, what can we expect to see this year? As we gear up for going back to school, you can expect to see a lot of colorful shirts, floral prints and the bohemian style that has become very popular over the ...
The lazy days of summer are winding down. It’s time to get the kids back into a school routine. No more late night texting, sleeping in the living room in front of the T.V., or sleeping in until noon. Getting in the groove again may require a little advanced planning. ...
Rebecca Pawlik, MD With the kids going back to school soon, now is a great time to get their annual checkup by their physician or health care provider. This visit is also the best time to make sure their immunizations are up-to-date with the current recommendations and school requirements. Most ...
For the past couple of weeks, I've felt like I was nine months pregnant again. Well, except for the extra 40 pounds and cankles. But mentally, I've had this huge desire to nest, like a woman on the verge of giving birth. Everywhere I looked in the house, I saw ...
After the Bryant/Pattengill back-to-school picnic Wednesday evening, kindergartener Ben Huston begged, "Can we please start school tomorrow?" His mother, Michele, told him he had to wait a few days, but was thrilled to share his enthusiasm for the first day of school. Several local schools tout the benefits of connecting ...
It’s here. Move in week at the University of Michigan. Students are coming by the truckload to make themselves at home in their new dorms and apartments. Sure, they will have lots of stuff, but many families will be shopping for last-minute dorm essentials here in Ann Arbor. Where will ...
You may be aware of the fact that classes for Ann Arbor Public School students starts in about one week. It’s hard to imagine summer is about to be over. In fact, it’s about time to break out the tubs of Bryer’s Rocky Road ice cream and plan the last ...
Editor's note: We are thrilled to have Kerry Kelly Novick join us as a Parenting contributor on AnnArbor.com. A psychoanalyst who has worked with children and families for more than 40 years, Kerry is one of the founders of Allen Creek Preschool. She will write a weekly advice column that ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … well almost. That rift from a holiday tune is my little back to school shopping theme song. Why? I love back to school shopping: The anticipation of preparing for a new season is almost palpable. Who doesn’t like the feeling of ...
Today may be too nice to spend inside, but with heat and showers - and plenty o’ sales - forecast for this week, you may want to hit the mall and check out some of the following deals: A huge markdown on clearance summer items just took place at the ...
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