Taking the Stress Out of Back to School Mornings
School mornings can be stressful for both parents and kids. The morning can be very hectic with limited time to…
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5 Ways to Bring Rules Back After Summer
If you and your kids went a little overboard on screen-time this summer, you’re in good company. According to a…
Get Ready for Kindergarten with Practical Tips
Kindergarten is a formative year for families, as kids acquire the foundational skills they’ll build on for a lifetime (and…
Should My Child Repeat Kindergarten?
Reader Question: Even though he had an early-August birthday, we started our son in Kindergarten this past Fall at a…
Homeschool Cool: Technology in Homeschooling
If Mike Beery knows his way around pixels and PhotoShop, it’s no surprise; he’s a seasoned graphic designer. More surprising…
Child Distracted in School
Reader Question: Our son, age 8, did fine in school in first grade, but has struggled in second. We’ve taken…
Engaging the Daydreamer
When my son’s second grade teacher told me that he often appeared to “check out” during the school day, I…
Handling Homework Drama
Reader Question: Our sixth-grade son has always been an excellent math student. This year, however, he melts down every time he…
3 Strategies for Academic Success– Practical Ideas to Help Your Child Be More Organized
“Just so you know, mom I’ve got a test on Friday I’m gonna fail.” My sixth-grader is barely through the…