Back to School in 2020
by Melissa Metzger
Back. To. School. As a teacher, these are currently the three words that give me the most anxiety—cue the suspense music! Normally by this time…Read More
When Your Child Needs A Tutor
by Kathryn Wage
Learning was difficult for eight-year-old Amy. She was having trouble with verbal expression, hand writing and the academic skills that…Read More
Back-to-School Blues
by Christina Katz
Teacher-student cooperation is an important alliance that starts at home and affects a child’s entire academic career. Having positive…Read More
Back to Basics
by Malia Jacobson
When kids begin school, they’re not the only ones learning–parents have homework, too. At the outset of a fresh school year, particularly…Read More
Engaging the Daydreamer
by Christa Melnyk Hines
When my son’s second grade teacher told me that he often appeared to “check out” during the school day, I was concerned. But I wasn’t…Read More
Prepare for Preschool
by Denise Yearian
Preschool is a wonderful time of growth in a young child’s life–a time to broaden his horizons, develop social skills and ignite a…Read More
Parent-Teacher Conferences
by Jan Pierce
Whether it’s your first parent-teacher conference or the twentieth, your probably get sweaty palms upon entering the classroom at your assigned…Read More
Help Your Child Succeed
by Janeen Lewis
When you think of the new school year do you envision stacks of books, piles of unfinished assignments and late-night study…Read More
Screen Scene
by Malia Jacobson
Sarah Stetner is proudly raising two young techies. Her sons Gabriel, 3, and Isaiah, 6, are media mavens who know their…Read More
Kicking Off Kindergarten
by Christa Melnyk Hines
For many parents, kindergarten signals an important transition from the all-consuming baby and toddler years. Suddenly, your…Read More
Seeds of School Success
by Ashley Talmadge
Kids are notoriously reticent when it comes to divulging details of their school lives. Questions from parents often receive…Read More
Fire Up A Reluctant Reader
by Christa Melnyk Hines
Studies find that kids with a zest for reading acquire stronger vocabulary and writing skills and a better understanding of…Read More
ABC Read with Me
by Heather Lee Leap
Whether they are toddlers or teens, reading with your children will enhance their education while strengthening your connections as…Read More
Prod your child out of procrastinating
by Gayla Grace
As I overheard a conversation with a parent discussing her child’s routine and the late hour the child completed her homework …Read More
Middle School Madness
by Anna Carlson
Middle school can be tough on both parents and kids. It’s a time of drastic change. Not only are kids moving on to new schools with…Read More
Math Projects that Make Summer Count
by Heidi Smith Luedtke
Lazy summer days give kids a chance to unwind, but time out of school causes kids to forget academics…Read More
Finish the School Year Strong
by Heidi Smith Luedtke
Don’t let spring fever and summer vacation planning interrupt academics: skills students learn from April…Read More