Save 25% Sitewide!


Hi Reader!

πŸ– It's a SALE!

It's Labor Day Weekend- which is just in time because I know you've been dealing with all the Labor of Back to School season!

This weekend only enjoy 25% off Primary Focus Products!

Save 25% on The K Delay

Not sure if your little one will be ready for kindergarten? This course will give you the tools to decide. Use the proven framework to make the right call for your child's future.

Use code: LABORDAY2026

Save 25% on Kindergarten School Talk Workshop Tickets*

Exclusive for parents in Charlotte, NC! Find the right elementary school for your child based on their needs, personality, and your location.

Applies for workshops dates 9/23 (Virtual) and 10/21 (IRL)

Use code: LABORDAY2026

Sale ends Monday 9/7 at midnight!

To save 25% on The K Delay and Workshop Tickets use code LABORDAY25

*Sale does not apply to the "better half bundle." The code works for individual tickets only

Have a wonderful weekend!

Natalie

Primary Focus Newsletter

Learn about the latest news in education and tips to help your kids thrive in elementary school. Delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. Primary Focus was founded by Natalie Parmenter, a former kindergarten teacher to guide parents through elementary school. We provide information that is often common knowledge to teachers but is not widely known among parents. Primary Focus is dedicated to enlightening parents on all things elementary school so their children can thrive.

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Natalie (left) on couch with two news anchors (right) at an interview. In the background a digital screen reads "back to school"

"do I wear you out?" All I Really Want by Alanis Morrisette (I've been listening to this album and it's still so good!) Let me be real Reader, I'm so burned out right now. I reallllllllly overdid it this summer. During work hours, I went all in creating The K Delay. It's consumed every second of my work day since May...and will for the time being. When you create something you're passionate about, it consumes you. It's hard to let go. After work, I went all in for my community. Family...

"you're so mature for your age" Mature by Hilary Duff How is it mid August Reader?! i want to flash back to "back to school 1995" think the 101 Dalmatians backpack, a frito-lays snack pack in your lunchbox, and... little Natalie marching into kindergarten a month shy of her 5th birthday some are just born fabulous Yeah- you've got that right, I started kindergarten at age 4! This was a BIG conversation for my parents. Especially since my godbrother, born two weeks apart from me, delayed his...