Playdates have become much more sophisticated than they use to be. In fact having a "playdate" was practically unheard of. We have moved from allowing our children to roam the streets freely to busy and hectic schedules; parents carpooling children to sports or ballet class; … [Read more...] about Guide to Great Playdates
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Why Parent Involvement is Crucial to Proper Child Growth
As an educator I would have to say that parent involvement is extremely important. I have seen children's lives literally changed when a parent decides to get involved more in their child's life. Academically their grades and attention improve as well as their motivation to … [Read more...] about Why Parent Involvement is Crucial to Proper Child Growth
Parent Involvement in Education
Dorothy Rich, author of Mega Skills once said, "In this complex world, it takes more than a good school to educate children. And it takes more than a good home. It takes these two major educational institutions working together." Parent involvement in education has never been … [Read more...] about Parent Involvement in Education
How to Get More Involved as a Parent
Being an involved parent can mean the difference between a child who is successful in life and one who is not. It can mean the difference between good grades and bad ones, self confidence or poor self esteem. Getting involved, however, can be somewhat overwhelming and sometimes … [Read more...] about How to Get More Involved as a Parent
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to