I am a middle school teacher of 20 years and mom to a 1st grader. A teacher’s reach only goes so far - it’s important for parents to set their kids up for success. Here are a few tips I suggest to parents and items I use in my home for my own kid. 1. Create a routine. 2. Provide a device-free setting. 3. Set up an area with all necessary supplies. 4. Use a paper homework agenda book. 5. Ask your child to see their finished work, even if they “finished it at school.” 6. Check your child’s parent portal often for grade updates and missing assignments. 7. Don’t be afraid to message the teacher (kindly/professionally) with questions! 8. Encourage independence! Remember: You spend more time with your child than they do with their teachers. A great education begins at home!

Ok here is the truth. I hate clutter but I also love buying things for the kiddos. Here's some of my favorite and actually useful items to keep the clutter down :) Baby and toddler boys items sizes 0-24 months.

These are all the different things that I have bought or plan on buying as a FTM. I do a lot of research on all the different things that I want to buy, so feel free to look through the list and see what might work for you as well, first time mom or not!!