Parenting

Advice for Parents Trying to Survive the Elementary School Years

by Kim Bongiorno
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Finally! Your kids are older now, but not so old they scare you (usually). It’s time to start letting go of the reins a bit. Be involved, but not too involved.

Here’s some advice from those of us who have been there:

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