August Editor's Letter

Off to college, take two! My older is a 2020 graduate, and she’ll forever have the memories (or lack thereof) of the last quarter of her senior year. Instead of going off to college in the fall of 2020 as planned, she took a gap year. So here we are, a year later, getting ready to send her off to college. It’s strange to be going through a process I thought we’d be going through 12 months ago. I still remember her first day of kindergarten. I had so many worries … would she make friends? Was she prepared? Would she speak up for herself and ask questions? Would she eat her lunch? And while the list of my worries might look a bit different for her first day of college, I know in my heart she is prepared and ready for this next step.

Whether your child is going to elementary school, middle school, high school or college, August is back-to-school month! To help make it a smooth one in your home, we’ve got our annual Back-to-School Guide. It’s chock-full of great tips, ideas and info to help you hit the ground running this school year!

Personally, I think the kids go back a tad too early. I think summer should last until Labor Day (but no one asked me). To that end, we’ve got some great ideas to help you soak up the last days of summer and make some more memories before that first bell rings. Check the story here. And be sure to explore our calendar of events for ideas for family fun all month long. From the best festivals to daytrip ideas, we’re your one-stop shop for family fun! Enjoy summer, KC!