Showing posts with label Back to School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Back to School. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Three Words Parents Love: “Back to School”

By Beth Critoph, WNED Manager of Learning & Technology

familyThree words that most parents love: BACK TO SCHOOL. It’s true; kids need structure and routine to feel most secure. That goes for parents as well. Not only can we stop being entertainment directors, but we also feel better knowing where our children are at all times. But along with the secure feeling comes anxiety, too. Sometimes I think I am more nervous on the first day of school than my children. After that first day, though, things usually fall into place.  We all know that PBS provides wonderful, educational programming for our kids, but there are many more resources that a lot of parents might not know about. Here are a few tips for back to school, along with some PBS resources, that might help make the transition smoother.