Is your child getting a little anxious about the first day of school? Are you a little anxious for her or him? As a former kindergarten teacher and mom, I know how parents and children worry when summer is over, and it's time to start another school year.

photo credit: dkaz School bells will be ringing soon! Your kids are probably feeling some place between dread and delight at the thought. They miss their friends and the activity, but the idea of sitting for hours a day sounds boring, right? Here are four big areas to consider in preparing them to return: Mental [...]