"I'm just a kid and life is a nightmare"

I'm just a kid by Sum 41 (pull out your old CDs the kids LOVE 2000s rock and emo)

Hi Reader,

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Oh to be 11...

Not little anymore, but not big either

Getting those first tastes of freedom "do you want to stay home?"

But not so free to go at it alone

There are two grades in elementary school that are considered extreme: Kindergarten and Fifth Grade. The kids are in unique ages and need special attention for their developmental stage and academic challenges.

If you've got a baby that's in fifth grade (or will be next year) this video is for you. I worked with fifth grade teachers to create it.

There are tips for supporting their feelings in a complex developmental age, how to approach the first signs of puberty (cough B.O.), and make difficult curriculum feel applicable to their life. Go leave a comment with your best advice (or question!) for fifth grade.

What's New?

🍎 Workshops: Applying to magnet and private schools? Stressed out with the confusing process? Come to the Kindergarten School Talk Workshop. I'll get you set up with a plan so you can make confident decisions for your child. Save $10 with code EARLY10 I'd love to see you in person at the workshop next Tues 10/21.

🎥 Grade Level Series: Did you know I have videos for each grade in elementary school? Go like and comment on the grade your kiddo is in or that your teach.

🥰 Surprises: My heart is so warm after my trip to Indiana last weekend. First, we visited my grandmother. I brought her Wendy's (this polite woman kills for a Jr Baconator) and sat outside in the gorgeous fall weather. Then Mike and I went to our friend's surprise birthday party. Friends & family from all over the country flew in. As folks arrived, they went to his house and rang the doorbell to surprise him. There were over 20 people there. It was really special to celebrate him!

Things I Love

👚 Saved the Day!: This local company saved my butt last weekend! We ordered custom shirts for the surprise party and they got delayed. Two Tired Moms saved the day and made us shirts with a 2 day turn around. They make custom items but also have their own collection for adults or kids. I love this spooky goose shirt and neon ghosts for Halloween.

📚 Fall Sale: Nordstrom is having their 25% off fall sale right now. I've got my eye on this fashionable floral jacket and my favorite sweater from last year is marked down right now.

🍂 Top Clicks: In the last 6 weeks, these have been your favorite suggestions from this newsletter:

• Best workout shorts- perfect for daily wear or working out
• Water Bottle Cleaner- I think we are all guilty of waiting too long to wash our water bottles
• Wreck the Journal- such a great gift for tweens! Let them express themselves while also boosting their creativity and writing skills

My book club is reading a spooky book for fall and I'm nervous! What are you reading right now?