Some kids are natural social butterflies, while others struggle to make friends and fit in. Social interaction is an important part of a child's identity and sense of self worth. If you want your child to have a good self esteem, and not be as susceptible to things like peer … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Child Socialize in School
Schoolwork
The Homework Box of Gems
Every parent is familiar with the homework issue. Some children handle their homework load well while others have a tough time of it. Actually, there are four main things a parent should consider when planning homework time.1. Homework Assignments. Teachers now have children … [Read more...] about The Homework Box of Gems
Turning Youngsters onto Science
When President Obama launched the Educate to Innovate campaign, an initiative to set science education back on track after decades of decline, he noted that, "American 15-year-olds now rank 21st in science" worldwide. For a county that has led the world in science, this is a … [Read more...] about Turning Youngsters onto Science
A Homework Routine that Works
Fall is a great time of year. The kids are going back to school, mornings are crisp and the air is fresh, and the leaves are beginning to put on a show. However, with fall also comes an ongoing power struggle between parents and their children over homework. Normally, parents are … [Read more...] about A Homework Routine that Works
Private School Admission: Mastering the Fit Between Student and School
Question: "What's the best private school?" Answer: "The school whose program connects/fits best with who your child is."The goal when researching and applying to schools is finding the best fit between student abilities and school strengths.No Best School ExistsThe notion of the … [Read more...] about Private School Admission: Mastering the Fit Between Student and School
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to