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Help My Middle School Child Do Homework!

Is your 12 year old avoiding his homework?  Does he spend all his free time on X-Box?  Is your 14 year old daughter spending more time on the Internet social Websites than completing her homework?  Than, this article is for you! Help! My Young Teen Will Not Do His Homework! Is your young teen, or middle...

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17 Jan Posted by in Academics, Child Development | Comments

Is Your Male Child Ready For School?

Wondering if your son or boy is ready for school?  It’s important that a parent realize that there is difference in preparing a male for school than a female.  Generally speaking, females often mature faster than boys.  Females also have a tendency to pick up verbal cues, a language and are often more calm when beginning...

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01 Aug Posted by in Academics, Childhood Stress | Comments

Fear of Going to School

As the school year approaches, many children are beginning to develop anxiety and fear of attending school for the first time, or going back to school after summer vacation ends.  Although many children look forward to attending school after summer vacation, some student dread returning due to numerous reasons.  Some students become anxious about leaving...

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Best Back To School Steps For Parents to Take

Back To School Tips For 2011 The 2011 school year is about to begin. Many parents are wondering, “What are the best parenting tips to help my child get off on the right foot while beginning new school year?” Below are some parenting tips from a twenty two year school counseling expert. 1. Whether your child is...

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16 Mar Posted by in Academics | Comments

Wisconsin Teachers: How To Thank A Teacher

Wisconsin Teachers: How To Thank A Teacher

Due to the fact that the teachers in Wisconsin are facing pension challenges, many teachers throughout the U.S. are feeling down, and yes, somewhat betrayed.  Teachers did not get into this “helping profession” to make a lot of money or live the life of luxury.  In fact, most teachers will tell you that they signed up...

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14 Mar Posted by in Academics | Comments

Will Music Make Your Child Smarter?

Will Music Make Your Child Smarter?

Advantages of Music At A Young Age According to research, children who are exposed to music in their early years are more  likely to be more intelligent than his musically uninclined counterparts.  Research also shows that children who participate in musical avenues score higher on the SAT (college entrance exam) than those who don’t participate.  The following article...

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10 Mar Posted by in Academics, Dumb Parenting | Comments

Parenting an Honor Student: How Not To Be A Dumb Parent

Parenting an Honor Student: How Not To Be A Dumb Parent

How Not To Parent an Honor or Gifted Student As a school janitor, I see it all.  I see parents  leaving their job to bring their child’s forgotten books, lunches, uniforms and assignments. I watched a parent yell at a school principal the other day because, “My child only hit the other child in the...

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Education Problem: Simple Non-Political Solutions to Fix Our Schools

Simple Solutions To Bring About Education Change In America It goes unsaid that many Americans are concerns about what is going on in America’s schools in light of the teacher walk outs in Wisconsin, the reaction to Governor Walker’s education and pension proposals and the large percentage of tax dollars that it takes to manage this...

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22 Feb Posted by in Academics | Comments

Public vs. Private School Education: How Can A Parent Make The Right Choice?

With the cost of private school education going up and the challenges some parents are facing with their home budgets, some private school parents are beginning to ask, “Can I afford a private school education for my child?” Many other parents who currently have their child in a public school and are not satisfied with the quality of education...

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Positive Parenting Traits For Children With Special Education Needs

Parents who have children with special needs or children who qualify for special education often have to advocate for their children more often than the parent who has a child in the regular educational mainstream.  The author of the following article identifies the parenting traits necessary for a special education child to succeed in and out of school....

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