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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 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 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 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 9, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone, New Parents, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Relationships, Wellness
Tracey Beckerman, with Lifetime Television's The Balancing Act, talks about her new humorous book, Lost in Suburbia: A Momoir.
Posted April 2, 2013 - 13:02 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips
Our Squad has grabbed the latest, greatest resources to help you get through spring and jump start your summer.
Posted April 2, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular
It's time to scope out the summer camp that is the best fit for your child. A program manager with the Philadelphia Zoo offers great tips for making the right decision for the coming summer months.
Posted March 30, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Higher Education
Do you know about the new Common Core reading standards? We have expert opinion on the controversial requirements being handed down for schools.
Posted March 28, 2013 - 02:52 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Finances
Taxes are almost due. Are you ready? Come to our family financial chat today to share budgeting and tax tips with other families. You could be our weekly winner!
Posted March 25, 2013 - 11:06 by Rhonda Franz
Tips, Home Life, New Parents, Learning Tools, Pre School, K-8
Images in your smartphone, video footage, and perhaps even a hefty scrapbook album — you've kept your child's photos. How about their words?
Posted March 21, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life
Join our spring time chat today on Twitter for a chance to win!
Posted March 20, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
Tips, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8
Whether you're in the middle of spring break, or getting ready to start, we have 21 ideas to help keep the week fun, educational, and productive.
Posted March 14, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture
Today we're talking all about safety and travel during our weekly chat. How do you protect your kids when you're headed away from home? You could be our next winner!
Posted March 7, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz
News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Finances, Shopping
Today's chat is about savings and strategies for family shopping — without breaking the bank! Join us and other parents today for a chance to win.