Ready, Set, Go! | From Preschool to Kindergarten- The transition from "little school" to "big school" is
not so tough for kids but for moms and dads it can
be harrowing. Here's some advice from Early
Childhood Educator Robert Freeman to help you
feel secure in your choice of schools.
Teacher Student Relationships- Preventing acts of childhood aggression has become a major focus for schools throughout the nation, but their efforts may be lacking a critical ingredient to their success, say Texas A&M University psychologists.
Tips for Successful Group School Projects- When your child is assigned to a group project in school, it would be great if everyone did their part and things went smoothly. Unfortunately, as we all know, that's not usually what happens! While this does occur during elementary school, as parents, we see this more and more during the junior high and high school years.
Tips on Reducing First-Year Jitters (College)- New friends. Fresh surroundings. Increased responsibilities. Freshman year is filled with exciting new experiences, but it can also cause students to feel anxious and stressed.
Top 100 Items, from A to Z, to Bring to Campus- To help students and their parents avoid packing the
contents of their homes for the big move to campus,
Rutgers experts have created a checklist, from A to Z,
of things they should be sure to bring, and suggestions
on what to leave home..
When Your Child is the Bully: Five Important Issues to Address- I would recommend to any parent if they're told their child is a bully to look for the following: Uncontrolled anger, history of discipline problems, intolerance for differences, violent or aggressive behavior, expression of violence in writings or drawings, cruelty to animals, and destruction of property. These are just a few of numerous telling behaviors.
Why Do I Have to Learn Every Subject in School?- This article is for students, especially middle school and high school students. They have a question and deserve an answer: "What do I have to study this stuff for? I'm never going to use it." It is also for their parents, so they might be prepared with an answer to those age old questions when they ask.
Working Parents Can Overcome Homework Hassles- With springtime just around the bend, your son or daughter may find it more difficult than ever to concentrate on homework. If so, there's a real danger of a May-June nosedive in grades and a good chance of losing out on skills and knowledge that will be needed in the coming year.
The leaves are almost done falling and Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! Whether you are looking for fun crafts, great recipes, or costume ideas, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...
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Family Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!