Here we are again beginning a new school year!!!  Now that the hazy,  lazy days of summer are coming to an end, it is time to settle into your "School Routine".  It's hard to say goodbye to late nights and late mornings, but routines do help us all cope with this transition.  A great routine to get into or stick with is reading to your child each evening.  Even with the extra responsibility that homework brings to your routine, please don't skimp on reading to your child.  Reading to your child increases their vocabulary and background knowledge about the world.  Enjoy a few minutes of quiet snuggle time with a great book!!