Before You Send the Kids Back-to-School

Are you ready to send the kids back-to-school? What about any new children that have been placed in your home either because of adoption or foster care? From how to open a locker to safe rides, this handy checklist will help you send them back-to-school with less stress.

It's not as much paperwork as when you're buying a house, but it is still quite a stack! Find out what you need to have on hand when enrolling a foster or newly adopted child.

I have spoken with several teachers and other professionals and have come up with a list of points to consider when pondering the difficult decision of school choice for your newly adopted child.

Don't leave them to their own devices, most kids end up telling everything they know about their foster care or adoption. Sometimes this can lead to heartache and teasing. I'm a firm believer in the use of cover stories to stall the bullies and otherwise just plain nosy kids.

Trouble at school can be found in a variety of places from gym class to recess. Keep a watchful eye with these sharp guidelines.

You live with this child. You are the expert. Share needed information, keeping the child's confidentiality in mind, with the teacher for a successful school year.

Six strategies for starting school on the right foot and making it a memorable and positive experience.