Learning
How to Keep the Reading Going All Summer Long
While kids and parents are looking forward to the end of school and the beginning of summer, most parents want their kids to continue to …
3 Ways to Ignite Your Child’s Imagination This Summer
Summertime means longer days, starry nights, and days at the beach – and unfortunately sometimes hearing your children say that they are bored. It is …
How to Help Your Child Learn Appropriate Behavior
Children don’t always behave; in fact, it takes time to learn the social rules for different situations. Parents play a key role in helping their …
3 Ways to Handle a Bad Report Card
Every parent wants to know that their child is smart. Whether your child is a bubbly first grader or a moody teenager, you want what’s …
4 Easy Ways Parents and Teachers Can Get Boys to Read
The number of boys who are proficient readers is significantly lower than it is for girls. This should be a matter of grave concern to both …
Speech & Language Goals in Preschool
It is the preschool years when children’s language abilities really take off. By the age of 5, while your preschooler won’t be able to engage …
Eight Ways to Encourage Self-Motivation in Your Child
Self-motivation is a trait that is often underrated. It’s more than just getting out of bed in the morning; it can have a huge impact …
How to Help Your Tween Start a Blog
Is your child amazed and inspired by stories? Have they expressed interest in creating his or her own stories or writing about their life? Ask your …
Top Ipad Educational Apps
The Apple iPad is one of the most well-known, and most widely adopted tech devices of modern times. Almost singlehandedly, Apple revolutionized the handheld computer …
Parenting Made Easy: How to Help Your Child Learn to Read
You helped your child learn to crawl. You helped them learn to walk. You even helped your child learn to use the potty. Now, it’s …
Toys for the Under Ones – A Parent’s Guide
It’s natural to want to buy toys for your new baby, but how do you know what to choose? How much notice should you pay …
Help! I Hate My Child’s Teacher
Tight deadlines, too many tasks, and less than mediocre pay are what teachers face today. Common core, standardized testing, and disciplinary issues take away from …
Establish a Daily Routine With Expectations Clearly Defined and Discussed in the Family
When giving chores or responsibilities around the house, be sure they are reasonable, limited in number, and developmentally appropriate for your child. Check out these …
Financial Skills Your Child Needs Before Heading Off to College
A child leaving for college is a stressful experience. After all, you watched your child enter the world, you held his hand as he took …
Development Activities for 5-Year-Olds
Your son has started school and, though he’ll be learning about himself and the world around him in class, you still have a key role …
How to Support Your Child’s Creative Side
For many children, art comes naturally. From painting and drawing to making music; the arts are not only a source of fun but also a …