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Back to School Tips for Modern Parents

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1376428829-Modern Family S4 BlurayMilestones seem to occur every time I blink nowadays.  Last year my oldest started high school, this year my son started middle school.  My youngest daughter is reading at a 4th grade level and somehow I’m not getting any older.  Okay that last part was a joke.  Our family is like many others, I won’t say we’re on our way to be the Dunphy’s from TV’s Modern Family, but we sure can relate to some of what they go through watching that show each week! Modern Family: Season 4 is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on Sept. 24 for you fans of the show, keep reading and you can win a copy from my site!modern
The laughs – and the awards – just keep on coming for the #1-rated “Modern Family,” winner of three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series! With Jay and Gloria’s baby on the way and Haley going off to college, the entire Pritchett/Dunphy clan faces some major surprises as they bicker and bond over house-flipping headaches, unwanted play dates, and everything from hot-tempered hormones to in utero karaoke. Featuring a stellar array of guest stars including Matthew Broderick, Shelley Long and Elizabeth Banks, Season Four takes a heartfelt and laugh-out-lough hilarious look at what it means to be a “Modern Family.”
Back to School Tips for Modern Parents
We watched as Haley went off to college and Lily had her first day of Kindergarten. These are two big steps that are often very hard for parents to handle. Here is some advice for all of those modern parents out there who are going through these transitional stages with their families.
pcSet Guidelines

Before you send off your precious son or daughter to fend for their selves in college, make sure you clearly discuss guidelines. Remind them that even though you are not there to set specific rules, they are still responsible for their actions. Claire and Phil certainly know what it’s like when your daughter calls you one night because they’ve been caught doing illegal things by the police.

menPrepare Your Little One
Kindergarten is a huge step for your little one! Make sure they are prepared for their big day by giving them a basic educational foundation and teaching them to play well with others. When Lily heads off to kindergarten and gets in a tousle on her first day, Cam and Mitchell are put in a very awkward situation. No parent wants to be in the same situation!
girlCommunication is Key 
Set up specific times to continue growing as a family. There is a fine line between suffocating your college kid and staying informed about what’s going on in their life. Many families will select a certain time, for instance Sunday afternoons, to have family phone calls and catch up on the week’s happenings, even if they have talked throughout the week. Just because your son or daughter has moved out, it does not mean that your relationship has to suffer! In fact, sometimes parent-child relationships grow once the kid has left for college.
partyDistract Yourself
Plan a fun activity for yourself right after dropping your son of in his college dorm room or leaving your daughter for the first day of kindergarten. Have a distraction for yourself so that you don’t find yourself at home looking through photo albums and wondering “how did the time go by so quickly?” These steps are exciting, but certainly emotional and you don’t want to wallow in your sorrows.
caeShow You Care 
No matter what age your child is, make sure you are sharing in their excitement! Whether you have a kindergartener bringing home a painting or a college student signing up for campus activities, ask them questions about their life and listen to their answers. Celebrate with them when they ace an exam or learn to count to 20.

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  8. Mike Bratek says

    Can’t tell you, never watched the show, but heard it is very funny. Would love to win to find out just how funny.

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  50. Jenny S says

    Ok so my favorite character was Phil, but now I think it’s Lily! She is hilarious everytime she’s on screen. I love everyone though, best comedy out right now.

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  69. Geoff K says

    I’ve gotta go with Phil – he’s equal parts lovable klutz and caring dad, and he’s the only character that can make me both laugh and cry in the same episode!

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  72. LeAnn Knott says

    Jay I think is the older Dad, I do like Ed O’Neil as an actor. Never got to see many of the shows first time around so would love to win!!!!

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