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10 Steps to school year success

By SheKnows Editors on Aug 22, 2012

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One of the most important aspects of parenting is ensuring that your child gets a good education. School is a place where your...
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Do's and don'ts for successful studying

By Selena Dehne on Aug 17, 2012

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Early in the first semester of college, many students discover that they don't actually know how to study effectively. This can be...
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Create a homework corner for your kids

By Jessica Padykula on Aug 13, 2012

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Even if your child’s bedroom is large enough for a desk, having an area specifically for homework is often a better choice for...
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Expert tips for stellar test scores

By Selena Dehne on Aug 3, 2012
Although many students dread quizzes and tests, these items are essential to their educational experience and academic success....
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The best times and places to study

By Sarah Kelsey on Jun 18, 2010

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Unless you’re a natural bookworm, sitting down to study –- then trying to remember all you’ve read -– can be hard. Make the process...
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Foods that boost your studying brainpower

By Sarah Kelsey on Jun 18, 2010

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Looking for an intellectual leg up when it comes to your studies? Boost your brainpower with a few of these vitamin- and...
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5 Non-monetary rewards for good grades

By Mary Fetzer on Jun 17, 2010

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You’re so proud when your children bring home good grades! How do you reward them for their hard work? Here are some fun...
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What type of learner is your child?

By Laura Willard on Jun 17, 2010

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Not all children learn in the same manner. A single classroom contains children with broadly differing learning styles, yet are...
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Secrets of great study spaces

By Laura Willard on Jun 17, 2010

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Your child’s success in school depends upon many factors, but don’t forget a crucial one: An organized study space that is conducive...
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Checklist: Does your child need a tutor?

By Laura Willard on Jun 17, 2010

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Kim Duckworth, academic coach and owner of SEC Tutoring in Scottsdale, Arizona, suggests keeping the following points in mind...
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10 Ways to make homework time less stressful

By Mary Fetzer on Jun 17, 2010
Homework is part of life -- and so are the parent-kid struggles that come with it. Here, expert moms chime in with tips to make...
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How to find a tutor

By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 16, 2010
If you constantly hear your child complaining "I don't get it" or "Why do I have to go to school, anyway?", it may be time to enlist...
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Vision boards for the school year

By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 16, 2010

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Vision boards are a great way to set personal goals, no matter what age you are. Besides being a great reminder of your personal...
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Teachers speak: Best ways to help kids with homework

By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 16, 2010

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Your child is struggling with her math problems once again. What do you do? Offer a small bit of direction and let her do it on her...
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Online study quizzes

By SheKnows Editors on Jun 11, 2010

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Studying can be a major drag, especially for an elementary student who would much rather be practicing PE than phonics. Use these...
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Rewarding report cards

By Jen Klein on Jun 1, 2009

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It's final report card season around the country. Some will be good, and some will be... not so good. Should you reward good report...
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How to deal with bad grades

By Abbi Perets on Jan 15, 2009

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Your third-grader brings home a math test for you to sign, and your eyes nearly pop out of your head when you see the big, red 20 at...
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Mental health benefits of your college education and career

By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 28, 2008

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How often do you loathe those seemingly ceaseless term papers or work projects that tirelessly wrack your brain? Turns out that your...

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Studying & Homework Tips:

10 Steps to school year success

Do's and don'ts for successful studying

Create a homework corner for your kids

Expert tips for stellar test scores

The best times and places to study

Foods that boost your studying brainpower

5 Non-monetary rewards for good grades

What type of learner is your child?

Secrets of great study spaces

Checklist: Does your child need a tutor?

10 Ways to make homework time less stressful

How to find a tutor

Vision boards for the school year

Teachers speak: Best ways to help kids with homework

Online study quizzes

Rewarding report cards

How to deal with bad grades

Mental health benefits of your college education and career

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