Make "Back to School" Easier for Your College Freshman
Posted 20 hours 59 min ago by Lela Davidson
College freshman face perhaps the most critical back to school season ever. Here are some ways to ease the big transition.High School
6 Ways to Get The Student In Your Home To Read
Posted July 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Not every kid loves books. It may take some creativity, and possibly a little bribery, but getting kids to read is essential. Try these tips to keep the pages turning in your home.
The Vital Need for Music Education
Posted July 20, 2010 - 21:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Music education is a vital and necessary part of our children's education. If our public K-12 does not provide it, we need to take matters into our own hands and opt for private lessons, history, appreciation and performance.
Eat Up! The USDA Summer Food Program
Posted July 12, 2010 - 09:30 by Rhonda Franz
The USDA summer food program is intended to make sure children have plenty to eat during the summer months when those who would normally be participating in the school lunch program don’t have access to those meals. Continued funding for the program is a current issue right now in Congress.
The Importance of Arts Education for Children
Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:56 by Debbie Dragon
Arts education is one of the most important areas of child development, but has to justify its relevance to learning to share shrinking budgets.
Got Tuition? College Loan Program About to Change
Posted May 18, 2010 - 06:02 by Rhonda Franz
Recent legislation on college loans is being applauded by some, while causing others concern. Check out details about the new law and decide for yourself. And if you're a parent, it's never too soon to start planning.
Fit Body, Fit Mind: Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement
Posted May 11, 2010 - 09:33 by Rhonda Franz
Recent research studies demonstrate a relationship between children's fitness and academic performance.
Class, Society, and Children: America’s Increasing Income Gap
Posted April 29, 2010 - 09:32 by Rhonda Franz
The income gap in the United States is widening. And the financial disparity is likely to have a strong effect on children living in poverty.
Bribery for Grades: Good Idea or Bad Setup?
Posted April 28, 2010 - 08:54 by Rhonda Franz
Paying children for academic performance is a controversial topic. Many parents, and some researchers, support the idea. Do you?
School Choice and Student Discipline
Posted April 21, 2010 - 05:50 by Rhonda Franz
Charter schools and private schools are becoming a popular choice for many parents. As an educator, I don’t think they can do anything public schools can’t, but discipline is still a top concern in today's classroom.
How Are You Celebrating National Poetry Month With Your Kids?
Posted April 11, 2010 - 09:47 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
April is National Poetry month and a fine time to expose your kids of any age to poetry.
Seat Belts On School Buses: Common Sense Or Unnecessary Expense?
Posted March 31, 2010 - 07:34 by Rhonda Franz
With bicycle helmet recommendations, seat belt laws, car seat rules and regulations, and constant warnings in our society about keeping children safe, it’s hard for a parent to make sense of something that appears, at first, to be common sense: Why don't school buses have seat belts?
School Districts Are Using Technology To Get Feedback
Posted March 15, 2010 - 05:34 by Rhonda Franz
In many cities, rating the effectiveness of public schools is as easy as texting on a Blackberry. Capitalizing on ever-present public opinion, many districts are turning to the technology of the internet to get an idea of how parents feel about their child’s education, and capturing a strong voice.
Working Moms' Kids Face Negative Judgments
Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz
A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?
Your Public Library: Better than Disneyland
Posted February 11, 2010 - 11:01 by Lain Ehmann
If your vision of a library is a series of cobwebby stacks guarded by a dragon-lady librarian, it may be time to recheck your assumptions. Today's public libraries are chockfull of resources for you and your kids, most of which are free or at very low cost.
Helicopter Parents: Is Bubble-Wrapping Your Children About to Blow Up in Your Face?
Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart
If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.
Teaching Abstinence-Only Leads to Pregnancy
Posted February 2, 2010 - 06:00 by Lela Davidson
Just say no. When it comes to sex education, preaching abstinence isn't working. For the first time in a long time, teen pregnancy rates are rising. Experts agree the fault lies with abstinence only sex-ed.
Bringing Home The Gold: Olympics As A Learning Tool For Parents And Children
Posted January 28, 2010 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz
The start of the 2010 Winter Olympics is near. This is a great time to get your young champion excited about what the Olympics represent, and use it for an educational resource - for the whole family.
Disciplining Other People’s Kids
Posted January 27, 2010 - 12:36 by Rhonda Franz
Regardless of the type of social activity, parents have to deal with one another’s children. And like our own, kids will sometimes misbehave. What do you do when children misbehave in your presence?
“F” For Fitness: Grading Students On Their Health
Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:36 by Rhonda Franz
Last fall, in an apparent effort to combat current rates of poor diet and obesity, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania required anyone with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or above to take a fitness course.
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