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.Posted March 12, 2010 - 11:07 by Lain Ehmann
Even the youngest kids gravitate naturally towards books -- especially if they're widely available in their home space. This week, we cover a variety of ways to encourage kids of all ages to crack a book every now and then -- just for fun!Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
Gardening is a great activity for the family, and an ideal learning opportunity for children, but it can be a special challenge when working with the short attention spans and infinite needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Before digging in the dirt, make sure you—and your children—are ready for the great outdoors!Posted March 6, 2010 - 05:03 by Lain Ehmann
Science fair season has arrived! Here are our tips for keeping your sanity while helping Junior earn his lab coat.Posted March 6, 2010 - 04:21 by Lela Davidson
The bad news: Baby Einstein won't turn your child into a rocket scientist. The good news: you can.Posted February 24, 2010 - 07:04 by Fred Lee
Musical education is more than just learning how to play an instrument, it may have a profound influence on how children process information and learn.Posted February 24, 2010 - 06:55 by Rhonda Franz
Getting young children to write can be a difficult, tooth-pulling kind of task. Whether they’re still scribblers, or are printing their name, try these ideas to help make this important developmental skill interesting and fun!Posted February 19, 2010 - 09:03 by Lain Ehmann
The Olympics are a great opportunity to talk about more than athletic performance with your kids. Here are some great tips from some of our favorite bloggers that will help you expand the conversation -- and the learning.Posted February 15, 2010 - 08:32 by Rhonda Franz
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.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.Posted January 14, 2010 - 09:44 by Debbie Dragon
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.Posted December 11, 2009 - 10:28 by Sierra Black
It's becoming clearer and clearer that we need to educate our kids about sustainability. As the climate talks in Copenhagen continue, I've been thinking a lot about how to teach my kids the importance of caring for our earth.Posted November 8, 2009 - 22:23 by Debbie Dragon
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.Posted November 3, 2009 - 16:39 by Fred Lee
Baby Einstein's popularity seemed to be rooted in parental fear and anxiety about the proper way to enrich their children.Posted October 26, 2009 - 08:43 by Sierra Black
In the wake of a recent FTC finding, The Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood has persuaded the media giant to offer a full refund to parents who purchased Baby Einstein DVDs under the mistaken belief that the DVDs would make their babies smarter.Posted October 22, 2009 - 09:02 by Fred Lee
Science and fun come together as one in these wonderful science kits from the makers of Elmer’s Glue.Posted September 28, 2009 - 21:37 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
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?Posted July 31, 2009 - 21:22 by Linsey Knerl
It’s almost time! Whether you ship them off to public school, suck it up and teach them yourself, or something a little bit in between, we’re all feeling the season change. These blog posts from our favorite parents will give you some food for thought before your life gets too hectic again. Take a deep breath…. School is right around the corner!Posted May 17, 2009 - 07:36 by Fred Lee
Educational experts are beginning to understand the importance of physical activity as a part of learning.Posted April 22, 2009 - 14:28 by Sarah Peppel
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