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Are homeschooled kids really lacking in socialization?

By Naomi de la Torre on Jun 15, 2011

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With the growing numbers of homeschooled kids getting into Ivy League universities, most people would now agree that homeschooling...
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4 Ways to get involved at your child's school

By Mary Fetzer on May 19, 2011
"It takes a village to raise a child," and as a parent, you're a pretty important villager. Contribute to your child's education by...
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What is unschooling?

By Naomi de la Torre on May 16, 2011

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To those brought up in a strict school environment, the idea of unschooling seems almost unfathomable. But this growing movement...
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Homeschool: Why are so many parents choosing it?

By Naomi de la Torre on May 11, 2011

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What is behind this growing movement in home education? With over two million students being homeschooled in the United States,...
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Fun ways to teach your child sign language

By Elaina Verhoff on May 9, 2011

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The popularity of teaching sign language to babies has exploded over the past several years. Who wouldn’t want their wee ones to be...
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Etiquette tips for teacher gifts

By Sarah W. Caron on May 6, 2011

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Are you confused by the etiquette of gifting to teachers? Don't be! Here's what you need to know about giving to the people who...
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Helping your child volunteer their time

By Jen Klein on Apr 20, 2011

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If you are a mom who makes time in her busy schedule to volunteer, whether at your child's school, your church, or in other...
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Why is the teacher giving my kid m&m's?

By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller on Apr 13, 2011

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Six-year-old Carlos Melendez stood in line waiting as his first-grade teacher bid farewell to her students at the end of the school...
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What did you learn in school today? Getting your kids to talk to you about their day

By Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller on Apr 12, 2011

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Does getting your kids to offer information about school seem more difficult than pulling teeth? Do you ever feel like a lawyer...
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Homework blues

By Mary Fetzer on Mar 21, 2011

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You have a hard and fast rule: No TV during homework time. But where do you stand on music? Do you allow your kids to blast the...
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Setting the stage for academic success

By Jen Klein on Mar 8, 2011

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Your teenager has always done well in school, but suddenly is losing homework assignments and is moody. Your middle schooler can’t...
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Kelley Williams-Bolar: Criminal, good mom... or both?

By Laura Willard on Jan 27, 2011

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Kelley Williams-Bolar, a 40-year-old Akron, Ohio, mom of two, was just released from jail after serving a ten day sentence for being...
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More kids graduating from high schools

By Sarah W. Caron on Dec 14, 2010
More students are graduating from high school today. But how does this mesh with the Obama Administration's goals for graduation...
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Unschooling: Learning from life

By Monica Beyer on Dec 7, 2010

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Have you heard about unschooling? Unlike homeschooling, which you've probably heard of, unschooling is a life-long parenting and...
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5 Helpful homework websites for kids

By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 6, 2010

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With school underway, families are falling into the rhythm of getting homework finished and turned in on time. But when a tricky...
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School lunch makeovers go beyond Jamie Oliver

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 20, 2010

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Jamie Oliver’s Emmy award-winning show Jamie’s Food Revolution was just renewed for a second season, but the British chef is not...
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5 Fun activities for your kindergartner to make learning fun

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 16, 2010

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Kindergartners these days have to learn and do so much, so it's even more important for parents to bring the learning home. These...
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How kids can win over a new teacher

By Tiernan McKay on Aug 16, 2010

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With a new school year upon us, kids and parents are preparing to make new friends, set new goals and meet new teachers. Your...
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Teaching kids how to make friends at school

By Tiernan McKay on Aug 3, 2010

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As our kids return to school, there are plenty of anxiety-ridden unknowns: a new teacher, harder curriculum, dress codes, seat...
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Who should be teaching your kids about sex?

By Sarah W. Caron on Jul 1, 2010

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What’s the right age to start talking to kids about sex, and who should be doing it? A recently approved policy in one Cape Cod,...

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Whether your child is at a public school, private school, charter school or you're doing a homeschooling curriculum, get ideas to help with everything related to education: learning, homework, gifted education, special needs, IEPs, teachers and tutoring -- along with tips on friendships, bullies and healthy school lunches.