As kids start spending more time indoors, whether it is at school or in the house doing homework, it’s important to make time to go outdoors. Use the following head
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9 Tips From Teachers to Kick off the School Year Right
School bells will soon ring once again. Whether that comes as music to your ears or a bittersweet reminder that the free-spirited summer days are over, check out these ti
I Took My Kids Out of School … NOW WHAT?!?
Excerpted From Home Educators Resource Directory When a family is new to homeschooling, they have many questions, and when they get the answer to one question, they are o
Addiction to Minecraft
Question: My son has been absolutely addicted to Minecraft for some time – playing it for hours at a time. Most of his friends share this addiction. Why is this gam
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Despite significant strides in recent years, women today earn 21 percent less than men according to a March 8, 2017 report by Sonam Sheth and Skye Gould in “Busines
ACT vs. SAT: Which Test is Right for Your Teen?
The ACT remains, as it has since 2010, the more popular of the two standardized college entrance exams. The recently redesigned SAT, however, appears to be making inroads
Best Educational and Fun Websites for Kids
Limiting the time kids spend on the computer in this digital era can be a daunting task. But there are plenty of fun educational sites kids will love that make learning a
Everyday Ways to Improve Children’s Math Skills
Question : Are there any everyday ways to help my children become better math students? Answer: Believe it or not, the best way to help your children become better mathem
Questions You Must Ask at Parent-Teacher Conferences
Of all the back-to-school traditions students go through each year, there is one tradition that is especially for parents – the annual parent-teacher conferences. T
How to Write a Strong Personal Statement for College
With college application deadlines looming, high school seniors are confronting what to many is the most dreaded component – the essay or personal statement. “
12 Ways to Help Your Child’s Teacher This Year
Breathing a sigh of relief because the kids are back in school? Not so fast. Now is the time to partner with your child’s teacher. “Children whose parents are
5 Tips for Getting Ready for the School Year
The lazy days of summer are over and it’s time to look ahead to another busy school season. You’re in the process of purchasing new school clothes and supplie
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