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Posted May 16, 2013 - 12:50 by Maggie Wells
News & Commentary
While many people are praising NBA player Jason Collins' coming out this week, still many parents are upset at the sports role model's admission. Here's why it's a good thing.
Posted May 16, 2013 - 12:44 by Alyssa Chirco
News & Commentary, Home Life, New Parents
When it comes to getting your baby to sleep, every expert has a different suggestion. Tired of all the conflicting advice? You're not alone.
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
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!
Posted May 13, 2013 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells
News & Commentary, High School, Higher Education
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.
Posted May 9, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life
We're honoring moms today at our weekly Twitter chat. Stop by and enjoy the discussion with us today!
Posted May 2, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Discipline, Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Relationships
Weigh at today's chat on Twitter with your thoughts about temper tantrums and child discipline.
Posted May 1, 2013 - 13:22 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8
Our Literacy Pro clears up confusion between consonant blends and consonant digraphs, and offers tips to help parents encourage reading fluency in their children.
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
Have a traveler in the family? Don't miss out the opportunity to strengthen your children's geography skills.
Posted April 27, 2013 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells
News & Commentary
While Justin Beiber embarrassed himself at the Anne Frank House, he gave parents everywhere a teachable moment.
Posted April 25, 2013 - 17:22 by Alyssa Chirco
News & Commentary, Entertainment
Summer movies are almost here! Look for several sequels, with a few completely new stories mixed in for good measure.
Posted April 25, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships
Today we're talking about societal pressures on children. Do you think such pressures exist, and are they different for boys and girls? Join us today for our weekly Twitter chat.
Posted April 24, 2013 - 01:00 by Fred Lee
News & Commentary, Home Life, Education
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.
Posted April 23, 2013 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco
News & Commentary, Education, Work Balance
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?
Posted April 22, 2013 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Health, Social Skills
The bombings at the Boston Marathon shocked us all. But any children who witnessed the tragedy are likely feeling a range of emotions. How we react is vital.
Posted April 19, 2013 - 10:29 by Nancy Flanders
News & Commentary, Tips
Bullying. It's a common headline today as more and more children seem to lack empathy. One way to teach empathy and increase emotional intelligence and compassion is through inclusive education.
Posted April 18, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School
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!
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
Could your children pass the marshmallow test? Could you? We have strategies for teaching self-control from our Developmental Pro today.
Posted April 16, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Relationships
Are you managing a schedule with an on-call parent? Things get harried when a mom or dad is called away last-minute. Don't get stuck without a plan, and develop an attitude that embraces flexibility.
Posted April 11, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships
Today's chat is about children's emotions and talking about tough subjects with them. Come join us at the #pschat today on Twitter for a serious parenting discussion.
Posted April 10, 2013 - 12:00 by Nancy Flanders
News & Commentary
You can't make a child swallow a pill or liquid antibiotics. So we want to know, do you think it's OK to hide medicine in your child's food or drink?