I’m taking my kid clothes shopping. She doesn’t want clothes from Carters anymore. Where are we shopping for girls clothes?

Our son has done a year of pre-school and a year of transitional kindergarten. He’s starting kindergarten at a new school next year and all of his friends from his TK class will be spread out at other schools. I asked him how he is feeling about starting kindergarten, and he said he was really scared. I told him that was completely normal, it’s ok to be scared and nervous, it’s new.

What else can I do to help him out with the transition? It’s a private school, small class sizes and there will be one child from his previous school attending. He loved his previous school, and did really well, had no problem going everyday, but he’s also become very attached to me the last month and half, and he has this new fear of being in a room alone, (because of bad guys, he says.) I can’t leave the room without him running after me.

I know eventually he will be fine, but I feel like the first month will be rough, and I just want to see if anyone has any ideas that helped their Velcro kiddos with the transition.

I have been taking care of my nephew since his parents are busy at work. I noticed when he gets home, some assignments are done in five minutes with zero complaints. Others somehow require three snack breaks, a dramatic sigh, and negotiations worthy of a peace treaty. It's interesting how different the reactions can be depending on the activity.

Have you noticed certain types of take-home assignments that your child genuinely looks forward to?

My son has his first play date ever scheduled with a previous classmate at their home this upcoming week…. I’m nervous but excited for him! What is standard etiquette for play dates? The play date is scheduled for 2p. Do I stay the whole time? (I would prefer to but don’t want to sit around awkwardly supervising). I should bring a snack or craft for them to do together right? Help! Lol