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Homework Battles? Conquer with Homework Charts and Organization Tips
Homework battles can be a common struggle for both parents and students alike. The pressure of completing assignments on time and the constant demand for ...
Friend or Foe? Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom
Technology has become deeply ingrained in our everyday lives, and the classroom is no exception. From laptops and tablets to interactive whiteboards and educational apps, ...
Nurturing Social Butterflies — Understanding the Stages of Social Development in Children
As children grow and develop, they go through various stages of social development. These stages involve the acquisition and honing of essential social skills that ...
The Back-to-School Countdown — Are You Ready?
Helping Your Child Transition from Summer Vacation to Back-to-School As summer vacation draws to a close, parents and children alike begin to feel a mix ...
How 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 significantly impact your child’s ...
Does Your Child Act Entitled? How to Reduce Your Child’s Sense of Entitlement.
Parents want their children to succeed, but overindulging or sheltering them can eventually backfire. According to experts, the next generation of adults lives in an ...
Moving Onwards: Your Ten-Year-Old’s Development
Your child is now officially in their second decade, and while they no longer need you to hold their hand as often, you still have ...
Moving On: Your Nine-Year-Old’s Development
You’ve been a parent for nine years. You’ve seen your child progress from a helpless infant to an increasingly independent child with their own personality, ...
How to Get Involved with Your Child’s School
Getting involved in your child’s school activities is an excellent way to further develop a bond with your child. Getting involved also helps your ...
5 Ways to Deal with Your Kid’s Homework Challenges
Homework can be very challenging, especially for high-energy kids who have a hard time sitting still at school, much less at home. As a parent, ...
Why Back-to-School Nutrition Is Important
Nutrition is one of the single most important factors when it comes to a child’s development. Proper nutrition is essential for children to succeed in ...
How to Create a Homework Space
RELATED: Download Our Free Homework Charts! If your child is like most, doing homework can be a chore. Completing homework is often the last thought ...
5 Family-Friendly Backyard Activities That Are Literally Cool
As a parent, you probably don’t want your kids to while away summer break glued to their iPads and smartphones. But on days when the ...
How to Keep Your Child Active During Summer Break
Remember when you were a kid dreaming of summer days spent hiking, fishing, and playing outdoors? Childhood looks a lot different today than it ...
Protect Your Kids From the Summer Sun With These Easy Tips
Everybody loves summertime activities with the kids splashing in the pool, outdoor adventures and maybe some time at the beach or the lake. Beware, though: ...
How to Tap Into Nature with Your Kids This Summer
Summer is a long-waited-for event, but can also be a long dragged-out process at times. The lazy, hazy days of summer can sometimes turn ...