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Breathing a sigh of relief because the kids are back in school? Not so fast. Now is the time to…
Laura Keogh and Ceri Marsh, the dynamic duo behind the bestselling cookbook “How to Feed a Family” and the blog…
Will I get lost? What if my new teacher is mean? Who will I sit with at lunch? Will any…
The lazy days of summer are over and it’s time to look ahead to another busy school season. You’re in…
There is a reason theatrical productions are referred to as “plays.” Surely, it is because in addition to being hard…
Question: What are some effective ways to handle homework? Answer: If there are any homework battles in your home, or…
Back to school is just around the corner and what better way to get your kids prepped for and excited…
Sick of the amount of time your kids are spending on video games this summer? When boredom strikes, give your…
In an age when computers, televisions, tablets and smart phones constantly surround us, it is important to balance your child’s…
It’s a frustration all too familiar for some parents. After hours at the kitchen table with your little one crunching…
Question: My fourth-grade son’s handwriting is so illegible that the teachers often say that they simply can’t read his work.…
Visual and performing arts are a way for children to creatively express themselves, and can help kids develop an appreciation…
Becoming a reader is one of the most exciting learning adventures your child will ever experience. Many children need little…
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse! It’s easy and fun to get kids involved in the many small things we can do everyday…
Ever since Natalie Hagy was 3 years old, she has struggled with developmental delay issues. So her parents were not…
One of the most fundamental ways to help children succeed in school and life is to help them become strong…























