Learning to deal with first day fears
Bill Burns :As the first day of school approaches, you’re excited about all the new adventures your child will experience – but she’s not. Although...
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Teaching preschooler to dress himself
Charlina Stewart :Learning to get dress is one of those essential life skills that fosters independence in children, and encourages logical thinking. And when kids...
Developing reading skill in English
Touhid Ebrahim :English is the most used international language and most commonly spoken language in the world. It is also the most widely learnt second...
Types of tutoring: What’s best?
Cheri Lucas :Maybe your child’s teacher notices him struggling in a certain subject area, or perhaps you want to prep him for high school or...
Why do teachers quit?
Johanna Sorrentino :Every year there is a crew of new teachers at your child’s school, with the ink on their teacher certification still drying. But...
Unlocking child’s talent
Danielle Wood :Could your child be the next idol? The next president of your country? Perhaps.Daniel Coyle, author of the bestselling book, The Talent Code,...
Tick tock teaches kids about time
Skila Brown :Admit it. When she was small, you were secretly glad she couldn’t tell time. We’ve all announced “It’s bedtime!” even when the clock...
Are learning styles a myth?
Anna Weinstein :What kind of learner are you?If you ask most adults, they’ll tell you-“I’m a visual learner,” “Definitely an auditory learner,” “A kinesthetic learner...
Encouraging a shy preschooler to participate
Laurie Edwards :Some young children bounce through life eager to try new experiences. Others hang back, cling to a parent’s hand, or duck behind Mom...
Dealing a teen who talks back
Lisa Medoff :Parents often notice a resurgence of the “terrible twos” when their child enters adolescence, complete with the assertions of independence, the frustration of...
When a child needs extra help
Julie Williams :No parent wants to see a child struggle in school, but even straight-A students sometimes run into trouble. Maybe it’s a tough unit...
Write to a politician
Cheri Lucas :Is your middle schooler fired up about politics, but disappointed that he’s not old enough to take a trip to the polls? Sure,...