education

  1. Children's School & Education

    Mom, my teacher's having a baby!

    By Jen Klein on Apr 5, 2012
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    It’s an exciting time in every woman’s life: becoming pregnant and preparing to be a mother. This life transition affects more than...
  2. Children's School & Education

    5 Homeschooling myths debunked

    By Kori Ellis on Mar 23, 2012
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    In recent years, more and more parents have started homeschooling their children. Gifted students, special needs kids or any child...
  3. Tweens, Teens & College

    Sexting and teenagers: Educate or prosecute?

    By Laura Owens on Mar 15, 2012
    Sexting among teens has stirred parents, schools and law enforcement to push for more education, and in some cases, prosecution....
  4. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Kids and homework

    By Nichole Beaudry on Mar 1, 2012
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    Most kids today are given tremendous amounts of homework at younger and younger ages. So, how young is too young for your kids to...
  5. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Mom story: "I live on a goat farm"

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Feb 23, 2012
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    PJ Jonas, 39, left the city life behind with her husband, Jim, and their children for rural Indiana and never looked back. With the...
  6. Children's School & Education

    How the arts benefit your child academically

    By Jen Klein on Feb 9, 2012
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    STEM -- science, technology, engineering and math -- has been a buzzword in education for several years. Education leaders and...
  7. School Age Kids

    School registration leaves parents in a frenzy

    By Tiernan McKay on Feb 8, 2012
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    Today’s parents actively seek out the best educational opportunities in their areas and often do whatever it takes to secure a spot,...
  8. Children's School & Education

    Should my kids be counting on their fingers?

    By Tiernan McKay on Jan 24, 2012
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    Plenty of children learn to count by using their fingers (let’s be honest – a lot of adults still use finger counting on a daily...
  9. Children's School & Education

    Character education for parents

    By Tiernan McKay on Nov 15, 2011
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    The pressure to raise kids of solid character can often cause parents to overlook their own behavior. But, it’s pretty difficult to...
  10. Children's School & Education

    7 Signs your child needs help in school

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 26, 2011
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    If your child is falling behind in school, you may be the last one to know about it. Your child might be too embarrassed or ashamed...
  11. Teen School & Education

    Teens & makeup: What's OK for school?

    By Kori Ellis on Sep 15, 2011
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    Though many young teens wear makeup on special occasions, your daughter may want to start experimenting and wearing makeup every day...
  12. Children's School & Education

    Tips for a stress-free back to school season

    By Abbi Perets on Sep 5, 2011
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    Want back to school to be a calmer experience this year than last? We've come up with plenty of ways to take stress out of the...
  13. School Supplies

    When to use electronics for learning

    By Kori Ellis on Aug 22, 2011
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    Kids these days spend a tremendous amount of time with cell phones, video games, televisions, computers and other tech gadgets....
  14. Family Activities

    Things your kids can learn at the farmers market

    By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 12, 2011
    Taking yours kids to the farmers market can be a fun outing -- but that’s not all! It can also be a fabulous learning experience for...
  15. Children's School & Education

    Back to school shopping tips for moms

    By Abbi Perets on Aug 8, 2011
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    If the back to school displays seem less like a siren call and more like a blaring alarm, you may be suffering from shopper's...
  16. Children's School & Education

    12 must-do rules for back to school

    By Jodie Lynn on Aug 4, 2011
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    Some parents wait to the last minute to get everything in order for the new school year, but it doesn't have to be that way! Here...
  17. Celebrity Gossip

    Matt Damon rips reporter a new one

    By Meagan Morris on Aug 3, 2011
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    Matt Damon gave teachers everywhere a huge boost when he schooled a reporter on just how important educators are.
  18. Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

    The benefits of developing early reading skills

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jul 29, 2011
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    Helping your child learn to read at an early age can offer innumerable benefits. Educators and parents alike reveal the benefits of...
  19. Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

    Tips for working with your child's learning center

    By Vicki Clinebell on Jul 29, 2011
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    As a parent, you want your child to have the best learning experience possible, but sometimes, kids need a little extra help. Use...
  20. Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

    Moms share: Favorite reading tips for kids

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jul 29, 2011
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    Curling up with your kids and a few good books is beneficial for many reasons: It's great bonding time for you and your family, and...
  21. New Products & Reviews

    Kindle launches textbook rentals

    By Katie Kavulla on Jul 27, 2011
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    Last week, Amazon.com launched its hottest new e-book product with its Kindle textbook rental service -- college students can now...