Education & Learning |
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Back to School Organization
Soon our homes will be filled with the sounds of "Mom, where is my homework?" As moms everywhere get geared up to battle the Back to School stress and vow once again to be more organized This year, let me...
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School Bus Safety
The bus is a very safe way for your child to travel to and from school. In fact, school buses are the safest vehicles on the road! Very few deaths and injuries to children involve a school bus. Most...
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School Yard Bullies
Ever been beaten up? Threatened? Ridiculed over and over? Ever watched on helplessly while someone was humiliated in front of you? Ever picked on a weaker person because it made you feel better about...
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The Bully Beyond the School Yard
Bullying is an important issue for everyone. Recently, cases have hit the headlines where parents are horrified to learn how some children are tormented by their peers. Bullying is a serious problem, with real...
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The Schoolhouse & the Stepfamily - It's Time to Communicate
When my oldest stepson went to college last year, it was the first time I felt “in the loop” educationally with my stepchildren. We...
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When is a child too sick to go to school?
DEAR DR.PAUL: I have a question that seems simple, but I feel is an important one. How do you know when your child is too sick to go to school...
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6 Questions To Ask Your Child’s Teacher At Conference Time
Your child has been in school for several weeks now. Parent/teacher conferences are fast approaching. Will you go in clinching your teeth and...
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Teaching Kids Responsibility
As the New Year begins it affords us the opportunity to start fresh with ideas and activities we hope will improve our lives. The same type of planning and stargazing works for children too, and what better...
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Terrific Tips for Parents Who Want To Teach Their Child A Second Language
You realize the benefits of having a second language, but do you know where to turn or how to begin the process of teaching your little one a...
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Teach Your Children to "Suck it Up"
Popular culture conveys to children very unhealthy messages about responsibility. Through its focus on the pampered lifestyles of the rich and famous and advertising that suggests that life should always be a...
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Education - Real Boys
As seasoned psychologists, career planners, and educators we’ve counselled, taught, and coached several thousand students and their parents. We’ve also offered support and guidance to our own seven...
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Educational Activities for Kids and Families
Teaching kids how to learn will go a long way in helping them be more successful in school. With all the educational materials marketed to parents...
