Also, a free sample "Mom's book" of 100 pages from The Thinking Tree! A great thing to print out in the summer and start working through to help you relax while prepping for next year. (Check out this blog post for other thinking tree books and how to use them.)Or really, it can be used any time to get a little time away for a Parent Teacher conference/refocus time without feeling guilty!
Child-- "Mommy, why were you coloring and talking to yourself in the closet?"
Mom-- "I was having an important teacher/parent planning time, dear."
Advice from Amazing to Zany! -Yes, I came up with 26 bits of advice and encouragement (and humor) for you!