Teens can be full of drama and angst, and that is often just part of being a teen. However, when that affects their education, it is important for you to step in. So, what do you do when your teenager does not want to go to school? Most parents get frustrated and either try to … [Read more...] about Tips for When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School
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Helping Your Teen Make the College Decision
When a child starts high school, as a parent, you should be actively talking to your child about college. Regularly discuss all of the choices that they need to make to put themselves in a good position so that it helps them decide which college experience is right for them. … [Read more...] about Helping Your Teen Make the College Decision
Back Pack Safety Basics
To help kids prevent injury when using a backpack take the following things into consideration:The weight of the backpack. Your child will suffer from too heavy a backpack no matter how great the backpack is, and how they wear it. No matter the design of the backpack, if there is … [Read more...] about Back Pack Safety Basics
Going Back to School Checklists
The following is a back to school checklist with some tips and tricks to make back to school easier for everyone involved.First on the list is the obvious: School supplies. This is includes paper, folders, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, etc. Your school should provide you with … [Read more...] about Going Back to School Checklists
Using Halloween Candy in Math Projects
While for children and adults alike the highlight of Halloween just may be the candy you may be surprised to learn that there is a practical side to the candy gathering as well. If you are a parent trying to help your child develop better math skills or a teacher who would like … [Read more...] about Using Halloween Candy in Math Projects
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