K-8

Working Moms' Kids Face Negative Judgments

Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz

Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School

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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?

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"Math Anxiety" Research Doesn't Add Up

Posted February 15, 2010 - 08:32 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Learning Tools, K-8

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A recent research study suggests that a teacher’s anxiety in the subject of math can have detrimental effects on female students. Intriguing research topic? Yes. A large enough of a study to cause concern? No.

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Your Public Library: Better than Disneyland

Posted February 11, 2010 - 11:01 by Lain Ehmann

Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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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.

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Helicopter Parents: Is Bubble-Wrapping Your Children About to Blow Up in Your Face?

Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart

Education, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, Allergies, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular

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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.

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Bringing Home The Gold: Olympics As A Learning Tool For Parents And Children

Posted January 28, 2010 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz

Education, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher

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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.

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Disciplining Other People’s Kids

Posted January 27, 2010 - 12:36 by Rhonda Franz

Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Pre School, K-8, High School

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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?

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“F” For Fitness: Grading Students On Their Health

Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:36 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Health, Nutrition, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher

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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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Building a Child’s Self Confidence

Posted January 14, 2010 - 09:44 by Debbie Dragon

Social Skills, Learning Tools, K-8, High School

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Having great self esteem is perhaps one of the most important traits a child can have. It is what makes a child feel wanted and loved. It is what gives them the ability to foster relationships, develop skills and sets the groundwork for lifelong independence, learning and achievements. Here are some tips that parents, caregivers and teachers can draw upon to help foster self esteem in children.

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Help Kids Learn the Value of a Dollar

Posted November 8, 2009 - 22:23 by Debbie Dragon

Chores, Finances, Learning Tools, K-8, High School

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Children learn best from example –- and financial lessons are no exception to the rule. Even if your own money habits have not been the best, it's never too late to start educating your children (and yourself!) about money.

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Where Have All the Students Gone?

Posted November 3, 2009 - 23:18 by Lain Ehmann

Education, K-8

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During the month of November, my kid will get approximately 15 school days of instruction in the classroom. I have a feeling her peers in Singapore aren’t taking every Thursday afternoon off so their teachers can “collaborate.”

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10 Tips to Avoid Doing Your Kids' Homework

Posted November 2, 2009 - 13:44 by Julie Rains

Education, K-8, High School

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Some parents spend many school nights supervising and struggling with their children's homework. I am a lousy homework helper so I have found some ways to get my kids to stop bugging me. Here are 10 tips to get your kids to do as much for themselves as possible.

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When Is It OK to Bully a Bully?

Posted October 8, 2009 - 06:45 by Michelle Hogan

K-8

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Are we raising a nation of coddled whiners because we won't let kids defend themselves?

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Testing, Testing

Posted September 28, 2009 - 21:37 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Education, Learning Tools, K-8, High School

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As a giver of tests, a taker of tests, and a mom of two kids on the verge of their testing life. I’m beginning to wonder -- what are all the tests for really? Do they measure anything useful at all? And why are we so wrapped up in testing?

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Voluntary Insanity: 5 Volunteer Jobs Parents Will Actually Volunteer For

Posted September 8, 2009 - 07:13 by Lain Ehmann

Education, K-8, Parent-Teacher

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To really involve parents, the PTA needs to come up with some volunteer positions that are more suitable for today’s mom-on-the-go. I know everyone’s short on time, so I came up with the following list to help them out.

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Snazzier School Lunches

Posted August 10, 2009 - 09:20 by Marla Walters

Nutrition, K-8

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It’s that time again, parents. Bring out the brown bags! School, for most, is back in session and it’s time to deal with making lunches. Here are some ideas for when you hear about how sick they are of sandwiches.

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4 Really Cool Green (and Blue and Red) Art Projects for Kids

Posted June 27, 2009 - 15:24 by Linsey Knerl

Home Life, Education, Entertainment, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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I love preassembled art crafting kits for kids. Recent budget-tightening and an increased interest in recycling, however, have led to some new opportunities to get especially creative with our homeschool craft routine. Check out the four top picks from our dining room table, and see how they can be adapted to fit your creative time!

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Movers and Shakers

Posted May 17, 2009 - 07:36 by Fred Lee

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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Educational experts are beginning to understand the importance of physical activity as a part of learning.

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The Homework Wars

Posted May 11, 2009 - 19:02 by Jo-Lynne Shane

K-8

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I hate homework. There, I said it. When I was a student, I hated homework. I did as little as I could to get by. When I was a 3rd grade teacher, I hated homework. I was always the teacher who didn't assign much homework and was happy to modify the assignment for those kids who struggled through it. Now I'm a parent of a 3rd grader and a kindergartner, and I am once again questioning the purpose of homework.

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Coping With Group Projects

Posted April 24, 2009 - 07:21 by Julie Rains

Education, Conflict Resolution, K-8

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Teachers seem to assign group projects on a routine basis now vs. hardly ever when I was a student. But not everyone likes group work. I particularly enjoy the observation of Scout Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird that “miles of construction paper and wax crayon were expended by the State of Alabama in its well-meaning but fruitless efforts to teach me Group Dynamics.” Here are ideas on coping with group activities.

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What in the World do I do on Earth Day?

Posted April 22, 2009 - 14:28 by Sarah Peppel

Discipline, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Pre School, K-8, Extra Curricular

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With Earth Day today on April 22, opportunities abound to teach your children how to appreciate and take care of the natural resources that surround us. So, what are you waiting for?

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