7 Tips to Ease Back to School Anxiety
The start of the school year is an exciting time for both children and parents, but it can be anxiety-inducing too. Whether starting at a new school or in a new class, kids have a lot of uncertainties to worry about when going back to school, and it’s up to
Social Media Smarts: The Most Important Topics to Discuss with Your Kids About Social Media
Chances are that your school-age child spends nearly as much time interacting with others via social media as they do in class, at home, or in your community. Social media makes it easy for kids to keep in touch with family and friends, especially those who live across the country,
Kids Who Blog
These days, it seems like almost everyone has a blog. Authors have them, businesses have them, celebrities have them, but what about kids? Increasing numbers of elementary age children are getting into blogging, primarily with the encouragement and assistance of their teachers. These educators have seen the academic and social
Skip the Academic Slide With These Summer Reading Tips.
You and your child have worked so hard and made so much progress during the school year. Summer is on the way, a beautiful chance to let go of some of that stress and enjoy your free time together. Unfortunately, summer holidays can also lead to an academic slide. It
5 Tips For Improving Your Childs Reading Comprehension
What sounds does “ch” make? Is the “a” in that word pronounced like apple or like angel? What happens when you add “s” to the end of a word? When a child is learning to read, many parents have the advantage of already having an expertise in the subject matter.
5 Tips For A Smooth Morning Routine
Parents frequently find mornings to be the most stressful part of the week – especially on weekdays, which have the added pressure of bus stop timing and day planning. It’s common for families to find themselves struggling with manic mornings, day after day. Great news: Mornings don’t have to be
“How Many More Pages?” | Encouraging Your Reluctant Reader
You may find yourself wishing you could turn your reluctant reader into an avid one. You want your child to discover the joy and magic of literary worlds, and to acquire an essential skill that will be the foundation for success in school and life. Studies show that kids who
10 Family Resolutions for the New Year
The New Year is a time for new beginnings. It’s a time for families to come together, celebrate the year that was, and commit themselves to a year ahead filled with growth, rewarding time in one another’s company and resolutions of other kinds. Here are 10 resolutions that will help
6 Activities To Academically Challenge Your Children Over The Holidays
The arrival of the holiday season means more family gatherings and, more critically, time off school for the kids. As a parent, you’re probably both worrying and looking forward to the increased family time. But if you really want to make the most of it, there are things you can
5 Ways To Be Silly With Your Kids
Everyone knows that parenting is hard! But that word “hard”, barely begins to cover all the things a loving parent might worry about on a daily basis. As a parent, it’s essential of course to make money, provide for your family and to be there for every up and down
