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Back to School Lunch Inspiration from The Lunch Box Dad!

Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....

5 Ways to Center Yourself for the New School Year

  Heading into a new school year after a fun summer can be a bummer for kids, and the transition can also put a huge burden on parents. “Moms may struggle with the invisible labor involved in getting everyone settled—things like getting the kids to doctors...

College Drop Off with G

Ahhhhh the college drop off; a topic of much debate, excitement, stress, commiseration, agita and everything in between. For reference, I have a freshman in college, a sophomore in college and a junior in high school. Some things I’ve learned that may or may not apply...

Kindergarten Ready: Expert Advice From a Veteran Teacher

This story originally appeared on the Needham Wellesley Newton Moms Network. It’s hard to believe (and maybe a little bittersweet), but back to school season is right around the corner. For families with kids leaving their beloved preschool or daycare, or entering a...

Back to School Checklist: 8 Things To Do To Ease the Transition

  Back to School is here or closely approaching—and it’s normal for emotions to be running high, for both kids and parents. Checking off a few bucket list items as well as taking simple steps to prepare can help make you feel like you’ve made the most of summer,...

Picky Eaters? How to Eat What You Want Without Cooking Two Meals

Sometimes feeding your kids—especially picky eaters—while feeding yourself can feel like you’re a short order cook. If you have postpartum nutrition needs, perimenopause protein goals, kids with food allergies or simply don’t want to eat the same foods as your kids,...

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