Pre School

5 Ways To Get Your Children Involved In Helping Others

Posted August 28, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, Discipline, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Home School, Culture, Pre School, Relationships, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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Getting kids to understand the importance of service to others should involve the whole family. Check out these tips and resources to help your children understand how they can meet the needs of others.

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Education Roundup: The Parent-Teacher Communication Edition

Posted August 27, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Learning Tools, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher

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Communication between home and school is important. Take a look through these resources to help ensure that the communication between you and your child's teacher is the best it can be.

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Book Awards For Children's Literature

Posted August 24, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

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

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School has started, and students are hitting the books. Make sure you know what the various book awards are, and why they are presented each year to outstanding works of children's literature.

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For Those of You About to Homeschool, Private School, Unschool: I Salute You!

Posted August 22, 2010 - 21:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Home School, Culture, Pre School, K-8

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Homeschoolers, Unschoolers, and Private school parents: Don't feel you need to defend your choices!

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After School Grant Programs: Information and Resources for Parents

Posted August 20, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

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

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There are several possible resources for children who may benefit from one of the many educational grants funded by the federal government and the U.S. Department of Education. Check with your local school district if you're interested in getting help for your child.

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5 Things To Do With Young Children When It’s Too Hot To Go Outside

Posted August 11, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, Learning Tools, Pre School

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Beat the summer heat with these activities for young children when it's too hot to play outside.

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6 Ways to Get The Student In Your Home To Read

Posted July 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz

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

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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.

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The Vital Need for Music Education

Posted July 20, 2010 - 21:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

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

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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.

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Eat Up! The USDA Summer Food Program

Posted July 12, 2010 - 09:30 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, High School

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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.

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The Importance of Arts Education for Children

Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:56 by Debbie Dragon

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

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Arts education is one of the most important areas of child development, but has to justify its relevance to learning to share shrinking budgets.

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Bedtime Battles: Here's How to Win

Posted June 17, 2010 - 06:34 by Debbie Dragon

Discipline, Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, K-8

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As a parent you know the value of sleep and how important getting enough rest is to the health and happiness of both your children and yourself. Here are a few tips to help parents win common bedtime battles.

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Transitioning to a New Preschool

Posted June 7, 2010 - 18:23 by Debbie Dragon

Education, Pre School

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To help your child feel less apprehensive and make the transition to a new preschool less traumatic, consider the following tips.

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Fit Body, Fit Mind: Physical Fitness and Academic Achievement

Posted May 11, 2010 - 09:33 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Health, Learning Tools, Nutrition, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, High School

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Recent research studies demonstrate a relationship between children's fitness and academic performance.

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Making the Most Out of TV: Tips for Educational and Limited Viewing

Posted April 23, 2010 - 06:25 by Rhonda Franz

Discipline, Home Life, Education, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships, Pre School

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Don't let television be just a babysitter for young children. Used properly, television can help entertain and teach your children. Make your child’s time in front of the tube work for everyone.

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Multitasking: The Latest Research

Posted April 21, 2010 - 22:24 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Time Management, Work Balance, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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It's hard to keep up with the research on multitasking. Of course, doing simultaneous jobs is not a new concept for moms and dads. What parent can get along without it?

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How Are You Celebrating National Poetry Month With Your Kids?

Posted April 11, 2010 - 09:47 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

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

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April is National Poetry month and a fine time to expose your kids of any age to poetry.

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Reading Achievement and Environment: A Cozy Relationship

Posted April 6, 2010 - 20:00 by Rhonda Franz

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

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A recent study finds an interesting relationship between a child's reading achievement and his or her environment. And it wasn't all just about the books.

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Tips For Gardening With Young Children

Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz

Chores, Home Life, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School

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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!

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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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7 Simple Tips To Encourage Writing In Young Children

Posted February 24, 2010 - 06:55 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School

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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!

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