Not kidding, my almost 5 year old LOVES dinosaur encyclopedias haha. We also had a subscription to National Geographic kids and love reading those together! My two year old loves the pinhole press books with our family’s faces we gifted her for her birthday, also Courderoy, never touch a books!

Mom of younger kids here for any advice on this as well! With an in-office job, I’m not sure how to manage without camps, which aren’t full time either. My sister-in-law is a teacher here in Austin, and I’m considering paying her to keep my kiddo who will be in elementary school next year for a few weeks during the day in the summer.

I work in PR/public affairs for a very family friend company in terms of being able to attend school events etc. The difficulty really lies within being client-servicing. All staff, no matter the position, must be available and accountable to clients and during business hours, including getting on phone calls and completing time-sensitive work. I worry about my ability to continue in the roll despite my employers being supportive because of the client-driven nature of the business. I do think communications companies are typically good for moms in terms of flexibility!

My son is so excited to have a birthday party in late May/early June, but we are struggling with what to do. It will be so hot, so an outdoor park/restaurant will be tough and our house is small. Would love ideas!

I’m in the same boat but my son is a year younger than yours. We plan to send in august 2025 and will have him repeat kinder if necessary! He is academically and socially ready though a bit emotional.

I’m in the same boat with both of my kids also. Both may birthdays. My son, almost 4, is very small but academically excels. He’s a bit emotional but does great socially. We plan to send him and will have him repeat kinder if needed.

3 mornings during the work week, before 6am and it’s exhausting. One day I will go on a 30 min walk during lunch. I also just invested in a desk treadmill