Smart Ways To Teach Children About Caring For The Environment
by Lucy Wyndham Most adults say that younger people don’t care about the world around them, but a new survey has shown that Generation Alpha,…
Checking In Virtually
by Wendy Taylor Now that the school year has come to a screeching halt for many students, digital learning and online instruction is becoming the norm.…
Affordable Resources for Bored Kids in the Digital Age
by Leslie Campos We have all been in a position where our kids were bored, but we were too exhausted or tied up with adult…
Calming Activities to Destress: For Elementary Schoolers
by Wendy Taylor Finding a sense of calm is likely difficult for kids right now, no matter their age. Our world as we know it has…
Are College Sports Right For You?
By Laura Perillo Playing a sport in college is a very personal choice that can change the entire shape of your college experience. Only a…
Helping Your Child Through Orthodontic Treatment
by Lucy Wyndham Around 4.5 million Americans – most of whom are children – wear braces, and if your child has just had a new set…
Learning on the Field, Court and Track
by Wendy Taylor Extracurricular activities are known to increase academic performance. In addition to the obvious health benefits that physical activities provide, participation in athletic programs…
GPAs Don’t Show What Students Have Learned. Here’s Why.
by Dave, GPA-Calculator Society has an unhealthy passion for average scores. A three-digit number represents the sum of a student’s academic achievements in a supposedly…
Remote Learning: Making Use Of Time At Home During School Closures, Part I
by Wendy Taylor State-wide school closures for an extended amount of time due to a worldwide pandemic is truly unprecedented. Families, school systems, and entire…
5 Ways to Help Your Child Fall in Love with Reading
By Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Many children are reluctant readers. They’re uninspired by the content, struggle with vocabulary or are…
Making Moving Easier On Your Kids
by Ryan Howard, Smart Parent Advice When you think about moving, all sorts of things come to mind. There is the fun and excitement of…
Math Anxiety
by Wendy Taylor As much as my English-oriented brain would hate to admit it, math skills are crucial for functioning in the adult world. This means…
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