Parenting

A Parent’s Guide to ADHD

A Parent’s Guide to ADHD 150 150 Callie

We’ve all heard of ADHD, but just what is it? What are the symptoms? And what can you do as a parent if you suspect your child has ADHD? Spotting…

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Effective Parental Involvement

Effective Parental Involvement 150 150 Suzanne

There is a lot of pressure on parents to raise successful kids. There is a lot of discussion of the importance of parental involvement in their child’s education as being…

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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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