Parenting

The Debate Over School Uniforms

The Debate Over School Uniforms 150 150 Callie

A Controversial Subject Among Parents School districts across the country are adopting uniform policies, whether it’s just a general guideline of khakis and white-collared shirts or a complete custom uniform…

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Trends in Education

Trends in Education 150 150 Suzanne

One truism about education is that it is subject to trends. This can be seen in a positive or negative light, but the reality is that the efforts are directed…

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Discovering Your Local Library with Your Child

Discovering Your Local Library with Your Child 150 150 Callie

Your child’s school probably has a terrific library stocked with age-appropriate reading and plenty of reference materials. And this is a great place for your child’s love of reading to…

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The Framing Effect

The Framing Effect 150 150 Suzanne

Problem or opportunity…? It’s all in how you frame it. Such is ‘the framing effect.’ One of the tricks of the mind, and a key to how one is able…

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Concerns About Childhood Obesity

Concerns About Childhood Obesity 150 150 Callie

Get Started Whether you’re concerned that your child is spending too much time in front of a screen and not enough time exercising, or is eating too much fast food…

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Is a Part-Time Job Right for Your Teen?

Is a Part-Time Job Right for Your Teen? 150 150 Callie

It’s a question a lot of parents are faced with as their child becomes a young adult. Whether your teenager is looking to make a little extra cash for college…

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How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay 150 150 Callie

Who doesn’t want free money? With just an application and a well-thought-out essay, your child can earn money to pay for college expenses! A scholarship can mean the difference between…

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Saving for College Now

Saving for College Now 150 150 Callie

From Kindergarten to College It’s your child’s first day of kindergarten. As you watch her walking into the classroom, shoes tied tight and lunchbox in hand, you realize that this…

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The Importance of a Healthy Breakfast

The Importance of a Healthy Breakfast 150 150 Callie

Resolve to Start the Day Right What resolutions did you and your family make this year? Did you resolve to help your kids improve their performance in school? Eat healthier?…

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Preconceived Notions and Learning

Preconceived Notions and Learning 150 150 SchoolTutoring.Staff

The phrase, “Math is hard” is one that is commonly heard. People say it off-handed not realizing the impact it actually has on students’ education. When people enter a math…

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