It's no wonder that parents often yearn for the kids to go back to school long before the Dog Days of Summer set in. I'm coming to the realization that teachers are not only educators, they are also full-time cruise directors. Kids will never admit it, but they miss the structure that the typical school day presents.

Heading back to school can be a stressful time for any family; even more so for those families who have children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Parents wouldn’t send children to school with a lunchbox full of candy bars, but, given how much sugar is in popular lunch and snack-time classics, they might as well be. That’s why Delta Dental of Michigan encourages parents to think twice about the sugar content of foods their kids are eating.

I will never forget being a kid and reaching the late summer month of August. The start of a new school year brought on mixed feelings. Getting ready to enter into a new grade was both exciting as well as uneasy. The biggest rush was riding my bike up to the school at the end of summer to find the teacher/classroom listings that were posted on the school entrance doors. As soon as my friends and I heard that the information was posted, we would race up to the school, jump off our bikes and run around the perimeter of the school until we found our grade. 

Michigan optometrists say vision can be the key to success in the classroom

Children across the country are gearing up for a new school year. But before heading back to the classroom, the Michigan Optometric Association (MOA) recommends a visit to the optometrist to ensure academic success.

Back to School Season is upon us. When I was a kid, as soon as August 1st would roll around, my stomach would turn. Even though there was technically another month left of summertime fun, I dreaded the upcoming onset of the back to school regime.

This year, I am going to do my best to finish the summer with some jam-packed fun.  Rather than sit around and sulk, and worry that each day might fly by too fast, I am going to enjoy all the local activities that are being offered.

Here are a few family fun activities and events in Oakland County, Michigan to take advantage of before the new school year begins:

As we prepare for back to school, we experience a range of emotions. Some children feel excited to start a new year, but at the same time get nervous about what's ahead. OCM gathered some middle school kids for a Channel 4 (WDIV) segment to talk about their worries with regard to starting the new school year. (see video)

A Kinesthetic Learner describes my son exactly.  I always noticed how odd it was that he would be jumping around, but hearing and taking everything in at the same time.  It's easy to assume he's not paying attention and to get frustrated.  But, with further observation, it seems he has better focus when he is allowed to be moving.  Check out this article by Dr. Mommy.

If you live in Metro Detroit, you may be eligible for FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, NEW BOOKS or other ESSENTIAL ITEMS for children. Operation: Kid Equip is a non-profit organization that is here to help families. Operation Kid Equip is also accepting donations for much-needed school supplies for kids.