Moms Talk: A New School Year Has Come

The start of every school year is a milestone for kids. They grow up a little more and are presented with new opportunities.

In my house growing up, on the first day of school my brothers and I would wander down to the kitchen to pack our lunch and we would find a letter from our dad. It was the same thing year after year, but even though we knew it would be downstairs waiting for us, it was something we looked forward to.

So, today on Mom Talk, let's talk about how you prepare your kids for the new year. If you don't have kids in school now, how did you prepare them in the past?

There are, of course, the major milestones of entering junior high and then going on to high school. Still, each year presents a particular set of expectations. 

In a nutshell, what is your "theme" for the school year ahead? For example, when students move from South Campus to North Campus at Lyons Township High School, the focus seems to move more towards getting prepared for college, focusing on studies and getting a part-time job.

The start of the new year presents an opportunity to talk with your kids about your dreams for them and your expectations. How do you impart this wisdom and direction in your own home?

Everyone is welcome to add their thoughts. Just write a note in the comments box below.