05.26.2009 5:02 am
Dealing with the long weekend hangover
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
It seems criminal to have children back in school after Memorial Day weekend. Of course, many will be dealing with finals this week or even several more days of school. But, pools are officially open. Some of their friends have started summer vacation. And temps will be in the 80s.
How can you keep your kids motivated and focused if they’ve got to endure the routine for several more days? And, why can’t all schools end on this holiday weekend?
Aisha covered education and breaking news for nearly ten years before joining the Lifestyle staff where she writes a "Dirty Laundry" parenting column. She is the home and family editor and wastes too much time on Facebook and political blogs. 
I do like all good west county parents and keep them on Ritalin and various other “behavior modifiers.” Keeps the motivated, focused, and complacent. Mommy’s little angels will never backtalk about leaving the pool again. And I don’t even have to hit them anymore!