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10 Creative STEM Activities That Are Perfect for Summer

Published: by Maureen Wilkey | Leave a Comment

Learning doesn't have to stop just because school is out! Science, technology, engineering, and math are still operating all around […]

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From Preschool to Young Adulthood: 30+ Books to Prepare Your Child for the First Day of School

Published: by Johanna Kennelly Ullman | Leave a Comment

Back-to-school time brings a combination of excitement and nerves for kids of every age, and for many parents, watching their […]

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From Morning Routines to Meal Prep: How to Prepare for Back to School Season Without the Stress

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Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and you might feel anything but ready. The rush to buy new clothes […]

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The Only Guide You’ll Need for Preparing Your Child for the First Day of Kindergarten

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Back-to-school season is already an emotional time of year, but there's nothing quite like preparing your child for their first […]

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School-Wide Cell Phone Bans Alone Aren’t Enough. Here’s What Experts Say Kids Need Instead.

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With 15 states and counting moving toward cell phone bans in schools, many parents feel the pressure to make a […]

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Keep Your Kids Reading This Summer Without a Fight With These 5 Tips

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As soon as summer starts, some kids want nothing to do with books for a full ten weeks. Others are […]

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Reflecting on the School Year Doesn’t Have to Be a Chore: Try These Conversation Starters and Activity Ideas for Kids

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As another school year comes to a close, your kids are likely thrilled about the upcoming summer days of sleeping […]

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Skip the End-of-Year Party and Try One of These Creative Celebration Ideas Instead

Published: by Justin Zipprich | Leave a Comment

As your kids approach the end of another nine months of learning, it’s time to start thinking about ways that […]

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From Solo Study to Shared Screens: How Homework Has Changed Since We Were in School

Published: by Johanna Kennelly Ullman | Leave a Comment

Have you looked at your kids' homework and questioned everything about your life? It can be confusing when it doesn't […]

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Here’s What Experts Want Parents to Know

Published: by Maureen Wilkey | Leave a Comment

To most parents of preschoolers, it seems like their children were babies just yesterday. But even as early as age […]

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A Parent’s Guide to Standardized Tests: What They Measure and What They Don’t

Published: by Johanna Kennelly Ullman | Leave a Comment

For many families, testing season brings a familiar combination of concern, pressure, and uncertainty. Parents want their children to succeed, […]

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I Said I Would Never Homeschool My Kids, But Here’s What Changed My Mind

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Even before I got married, I dreamed of being a mother, but I didn't think much about what my future […]

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Surviving Testing Season Without Tears, Tension, or Test Talk Overload

Published: by Jennifer Geer | Leave a Comment

You want to help your kids do their best at school. However, sometimes parents may be adding pressure without even […]

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Outgrowing Parental Fears: What Actually Signals a Child Is Ready for Preschool

Published: by Justin Zipprich | Leave a Comment

It’s not uncommon to find new parents who don’t see the benefit of pre-school, but that would be a mistake. […]

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School Burnout: How to End the Cycle of Exhaustion, Dysregulation, and Overstimulation

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School exhaustion is something many parents have seen in their children. After a long day of learning, reading, writing, socializing, […]

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The Mid-Year Check-In: The Questions Teachers Wish Parents Would Ask in January

Published: by Johanna Kennelly Ullman | Leave a Comment

January provides a natural pause to the school year, marking a crucial point for families and educators alike. The initial […]

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From Checked Out to Engaged: Identifying Why Kids Lose Interest in School This Time of Year

Published: by Justin Zipprich | Leave a Comment

As parents, it’s hard to know what to do when you realize that your kids are checked out of school. […]

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How to Structure the After-School Hour: Tips for Helping Kids Decompress, Learn, and Thrive

Published: by Justin Zipprich | Leave a Comment

As parents, you never know how your kids will feel when they return home from school. While there will be […]

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Is Your Child Dealing With Math Anxiety? Here’s What One Expert Wants Parents to Know

Published: by Lianna Tedesco | Leave a Comment

Math anxiety affects roughly 20% to 25% of school-aged children. Many of us have felt it ourselves while sitting in […]

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12 Books Every Parent Should Read With Their Kids Before Age 12

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Mary Pope Osbourne once said, “Reading is a passport to countless adventures.” Even in a digital age where adventures are […]

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Is Your Child Struggling With a Transition? Here’s What a Psychologist Recommends

Published: by Jennifer Geer | Leave a Comment

A change in routine can be a challenge for some children, even when it's a positive one, such as travel […]

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How to Support Your Child’s Social Emotional Learning at Home With Everyday Moments

Published: by Jennifer Geer | Leave a Comment

You may have heard the term Social Emotional Learning (SEL) used in schools. Many U.S. education systems have embraced the […]

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13 Creative Ways to Encourage Your Child to Read After School

Published: by Jenna Jury | Leave a Comment

Growing up, my favorite pastime was reading. You would never catch me without a book in my hand. The world […]

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Top App Picks for Screen Time That’s Actually Educational

Published: by Maureen Wilkey | Leave a Comment

Screen time has always been a controversial topic between parents and kids. Growing up in the 1990s, my parents set […]

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