This post was sponsored by Aussie as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

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It’s getting to the end of summer and Back to School is coming soon. My daughter’s hair is so damaged from the sun, chlorine and salt water that we can barely brush it. The tears are getting intense. 

My kids were a part of our neighborhood swim team this summer. It is such a great way for them to get some exercise and for us to get to know all our neighbors. It is such a bonding experience for the kids and for the adults. 

Now that the swim team season is over and after spending weeks at the pool and beach my kids’ hair is no longer soft and silky. Even my boy’s shorter hair feels rough. I will admit that I do love the golden color running through my boy’s hair and my daughter’s is super blonde, but the texture just isn’t right.

When I was a girl, I was on swim team and my hair became dry and brittle, we used Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner. I decided to use the same thing to fix my kids’ hair before school starts. You can find Aussie products at your local Walmart.

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When parent-teacher conference time rolls around, that appointment can feel either intimidating or unnecessary at times for parents.

I started wondering what it is like to sit on the other side of the table. So I asked a veteran teacher what her perspective on parent-teacher conferences was. Her answers surprised (enlightened/encouraged me, and I think they will “surprise” you.

Here are her reflections.

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The time has come; your child’s birthday is right around the corner. You want to come up with a unique birthday celebration.

Your kid won’t stop talking about it and makes it the main point of conversation at least once a day, if not more. You start searching Pinterest and find picture-perfect birthday parties that eventually end up costing an arm and a leg. Sure, you can host a party complete with bounce-houses, a balloon artist and a live concert performed by Beyoncé.

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Today is the day. Summer break has come to a seemingly sudden close and you’ve scanned your kids’ back-to-school checklists for the umpteenth time.

As a parent, you’re likely reacting one of two ways; you’re either sweeping your kids out the front door and onto the school bus (sayonara, see you in 8 blissful hours!) or you’re clinging onto them for dear life and ugly-crying after realizing how fast they’ve grown.

Regardless, you want your children to feel extra special as you send them off to their precious days of classroom learning. Kicking off the school year in a positive and loving manner will not only give your child a boost in their confidence but will encourage them to flourish in their new learning environment.

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There are so many great nicknames for brothers and nicknames for sisters out there. Some of them can be creative and silly and others can be derived from their common name. Many brothers and sisters develop nicknames for each other, names they use as terms of endearment to speak to each other.

The bond between siblings can be an amazing one. Not only is it strong and honest, having a sibling can be like having a best friend that you live with. While there may be a little bit of sibling rivalry here and there, the true bond brothers and sisters share never waivers.

Here are also some Cool Nicknames for Aunts and Uncles and Fun Nicknames for Grandma and Grandpa for these special people in your life.

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Have a passion for reading that you’d like to share? You’re not alone! In 1995, celebrity singer and actress, Dolly Parton created what is known today as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Her mission was to bring new books to preschool age children in her home county in Tennessee. Her motivation was to share her love of reading with younger generations, regardless of household income and get children excited about books.

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Learning how to manage your money at a young age is a life lesson that we should all learn. You don’t have to teach your toddlers how to do taxes just yet, but teaching your kids about money and how it works will help them manage their money better as adults. There are so many fun and unique ways to help teach your kids about money!

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