Sidestep Homework Battles
Homework doesn’t have to be a battleground in your home; keep in mind a few simple rules for a practical approach and peace can indeed coincide with homework!
Homework doesn’t have to be a battleground in your home; keep in mind a few simple rules for a practical approach and peace can indeed coincide with homework!
Soon our kids will be a 100 days smarter! If you celebrate this occasion at your school your child will be asked to bring 100 items to school. At first glance it might seem overwhelming, but really it can be a fun school project.
A disorganized teen can make for an unhappy family. A few good coping strategies for improving executive functioning, everyone ends up happier, more productive.
Henry is in one room. I’m in the other. Two outfits lie before each of us. We’ve been waiting for this moment for seconds, if not minutes. And now the moment of truth has arrived. “Ready,” I call out. “Set,” Henry yells. Go. The race…
Summer means outdoor fun, water play, and of course, reading time. Here are some great books and book series that are very popular with girls (and I’m sure boys, too!)
A reader is considering taking her four kids overseas for part of the school year, and asks for some advice on homeschooling and other logistics.
How to keep big sister and brother’s back-to-school germs from infecting a new baby.
Going back to school can be hard for some kids — and some parents. These sweet stories about the first day of school can help everyone prepare.
Apparently I’m not the only parent alone in my sentiment of being mystified by grade school math. Here’s how to help your grade schooler without having to go back-to-school yourself.
Have you heard about Texas Bill 5? It’s a somewhat controversial educational plan that will require kids as young as 14 to declare their future careers. Yep, 14.
The most attractive asset available for homeschooling families is flexibility. Not just the freedom to change what is not working, but releasing the notion that learning, in and of itself, has a “face.”
As Teacher Appreciation Week and the school year-end approaches, here is a fun and free printable card to present an iTunes gift card as a thank you.
LICE, is a four-letter word for a reason. We wade through all the myths surrounding lice leaving you with the truth and how to get rid of the buggers.
Once you accept that your kids will be monitored around school by a tracking device, what’s next? Should we have a problem with schools tracking our children with chips embedded in their school ids?
There was an unexpectedly large snowstorm that paralyzed parts of the NY tristate area. This is one of the many stories of bravery by young people that night.
It is possible to make the first week back to school go off without a hitch! Make the first week back to school easier for everyone by following these tips.
Home educators should stretch toward the ultimate goal of grooming life-long learners who uphold the merits of full understanding over short-term memorization.
The college search season is upon us. Here are some secrets from a former associate dean of admissions on how to keep your household happy during this time.
Easy steps to remove the stress associated with back-to-school and rest assured that your children are well prepared for a healthy and productive year ahead.
Kids are heading back to school and we have some helpful advice to help parents start their kids’ school year off on the right foot.