Fall = Time for Sports!

Since Fall has rolled around and school has started it is time for fall sports to start! If your kids are in high school or middle school I am sure most of them started their sport in the summer. But, what about the little ones? There are so many sports to choose from. How do you help them choose the right one? It's simple.....Have them choose the one they have the most fun doing! Sometimes parents can get caught up in the moment and have their kids enrolled in 5 different things at one time and can get lost in the game.

Here are some other tips that can help you have a successful sports season. Remember, you are the one that has to drive the kids to everything. So, if you want an easy season here are some suggestions...

1. Have your child pick 1 sport for each season. If they want more to do have them enroll in a different after school activity. i.e. An art class, tutoring or a book club
2. Create a carpool with other families in your neighborhood. This will help with gas expenses and won't tie down your free time with every practice that rolls around.
3. Make each game fun for your kid! Even if they lose let them know how great they did and remind them to just have fun. They can become more serious about a sport when you start paying more for the sport and when they get older.
4. Choose a team or a sport that won't have you all over the place. If you can find a sport or activity that takes place down the road. That is the one you want to choose!

Remember to have fun with your kids this fall and every other sports season! If you need ideas for what sports to choose stop by kidshealth.org.

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First Time for School

Hi everyone!

Do you have a little one heading off to school for the first time this year? Here's some ways to get them excited for school and making them feel comfortable while away from you and from home.

1. Get your kiddo adjusted to the sleeping schedule: Have them head off to bed at a decent time. This will make it easier when the school week comes around.
2. Rent some movies from your local library: There are some good cartoons that showcase back-to-school episodes, for example, Franklin and Arthur.
3. Check out some library books: Your local librarian can help you find some books. Check out books that either a. talk about going back to school or b. check out some books and get your kiddo reading
4. Have a "back-to-school" chat with your kid(s). Talk to them about the things they might experience, how the day is going to happen, how to behave and act around others. This way they won't be going into the school year blind.

Some fun things you can do during the school year
1. Put small notes in their lunch or snack pack. A quick little hello from Mom or Dad can make the day that much better!
2. Buy them some fun notebooks or pencils. If they have something with them that is their favorite they will enjoy school that much more.
3. Pick them up from school every once in a while. I know most of us work but once a month or every other month it is okay to head out early and pick your kid up.
4. Remember...Always asked them "what they learned" and "what they liked" about their day. This is a great conversation for the dinner table.

Enjoy the school year with your little ones!

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New Look

Hi Everyone!
I wanted to let you all know that we have made some changes to Mypersonalizedprint.com. We have added a Blogger button that will link you out to our blog. We have also added a new holiday placemat pack. I am so excited because the holiday placemats are so cute! Not only have we added a placemat pack, we have also lowered the cost of shipping. There is going to be a standard shipping rate! Hope you all take a visit today and order a holiday pack!

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Have a great weekend!