Education

8 Tips to Help Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool

Posted May 17, 2013 - 01:00 by David James

Tips, Pre School

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Preparing toddler for preschool can be challenging. Here are some tips to ease the transition.

Your Child's World View: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 05/16 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted May 16, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Finances, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Culture, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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Join our Twitter chat today about making sure your child has awareness of people in other cultures, children with special needs, and families in various circumstances. You could be this week's winner!

7 Books to Help Expand Your Child’s World View

Posted May 15, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Home School, Culture, Extra Curricular

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Your children don't have to travel the world to learn about different cultures. Show them how other children live with this vibrant books.

How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child With Special Health Needs

Posted May 14, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Health, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Pre School, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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Raising a child with a special health need can be stressful at times. One of those times is during the search for the right preschool.

What Your Community College Student Needs to Know About the New Financial Aid Policies

Posted May 13, 2013 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

News & Commentary, High School, Higher Education

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The states and fed are tightening the financial aid belt for today's community college financial aid recipient, but not all college students or parents are aware of what problems they might be in for.

ProSquad: Consonant Blends and the Rest of the Alphabet

Posted May 1, 2013 - 13:22 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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Our Literacy Pro clears up confusion between consonant blends and consonant digraphs, and offers tips to help parents encourage reading fluency in their children.

7 Simple Geography Lessons for Children of Traveling Parents

Posted April 30, 2013 - 12:32 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Have a traveler in the family? Don't miss out the opportunity to strengthen your children's geography skills.

20 Ways to Celebrate National Arbor Day

Posted April 24, 2013 - 01:00 by Fred Lee

News & Commentary, Home Life, Education

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Trees are a wonderful and important part of our lives, in more ways than we can even imagine, so it's worth talking a moment to recognize their value to us on National Arbor Day.

Take Our Daughters (and Sons) to Work Day: Have We Failed Our Daughters?

Posted April 23, 2013 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

News & Commentary, Education, Work Balance

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Thursday, April 25 is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. But are our daughters being shortchanged now that our sons get to participate too?

17 Reasons to Start a Family Garden Project

Posted April 20, 2013 - 01:00 by Fred Lee

Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Entertainment, Nutrition

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Gardening is a great way to spend time together as a family. Celebrate the arrival of spring and learn where your food comes from!

Join Our Earth-Friendly Tweetchat Today, 04/18 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted April 18, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Earth Day is on its way. What do you do with your kids on an ongoing basis to encourage earth-friendly practices? Join our chat today on Twitter for a chance to win!

ProSquad, Building on the Marshmallow Test: How to Teach Children Self-Control

Posted April 16, 2013 - 10:32 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Chores, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Home School, Culture, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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Could your children pass the marshmallow test? Could you? We have strategies for teaching self-control from our Developmental Pro today.

How to Keep Kids Motivated Through the End of the School Year

Posted April 15, 2013 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Summer vacation isn't here yet, but some students are already trying to check out. Learn how to help your kids stay focused on their studies through the end of the school year.

Beating the Bullies: How Kids (and Adults) Can Fight Back Against Bullying

Posted April 8, 2013 - 14:09 by Alyssa Chirco

Safety, Tips, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Extra Curricular

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Bullying is all too common — among kids and adults. Learn how we can put an end to this terrible problem once and for all.

How to Make Sure Your Children Are Safe at Camp

Posted April 6, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Education, Health, Extra Curricular

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Summer camp. It's fun. It's exciting. It's nerve-wracking for parents. Here's how to make sure your kids are safe at camp.

11 Questions to Ask a Special Needs Camp

Posted April 3, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Nutrition, Culture, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders, Extra Curricular

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Sending your child with special needs to camp is a big step. Make sure you make the right decision by asking the right questions.

6 Things to Consider Before Signing Up Your Child for Summer Camp

Posted April 2, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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It's time to scope out the summer camp that is the best fit for your child. A program manager with the Philadelphia Zoo offers great tips for making the right decision for the coming summer months.

ProSquad: How Will Common Core Standards Affect Reading Requirements in School?

Posted March 30, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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Do you know about the new Common Core reading standards? We have expert opinion on the controversial requirements being handed down for schools.

Free (and Almost Free) Spring Family Fun

Posted March 29, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Education, Entertainment, Extra Curricular

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Spring is finally here! There are lots of fun activities to do as a family — and many are free!

20 Classic Chapter Books That Every Child Should Read

Posted March 27, 2013 - 12:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips, Home Life, Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools

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Wondering what chapter books your children should be reading? Here are 20 that all kids should know.