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  1. Children's School & Education

    6 Tips for homeschooling multiple grade levels

    By Tiany Davis on May 16, 2013
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    The most common question I am asked when I tell people that I homeschool is "How do you manage to teach so many grade levels?" For...
  2. Children's School & Education

    Help your child avoid summer learning loss

    By Guest Author on May 10, 2013
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    Summer is time for fun in the sun, but that doesn't mean that learning needs to go completely on the back burner. Parents can help...
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    How to liven up your homeschool

    By Tiany Davis on Apr 26, 2013
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    Whether you're just starting out on your homeschool journey or you're a homeschool veteran, being spontaneous, getting out of your...
  4. Children's School & Education

    6 Ways to help motivate your child to learn

    By Tiany Davis on Mar 28, 2013
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    When I potty trained my first son, I used treats and rewards for motivation. While rewards worked some of the time, the good old...
  5. Children's School & Education

    A parent's guide to assessment

    By Guest Author on Mar 26, 2013
    These days, schools are using student assessment data not only to evaluate performance, but also to change the way teachers teach...
  6. Children's School & Education

    Character building in the home

    By Tiany Davis on Mar 26, 2013
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    It is important as parents that we value and emphasize positive character development in our children. Character training starts at...
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    The lost art of cursive writing

    By Tiany Davis on Mar 14, 2013
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    My cursive writing is atrocious! It looks like the writing of a third grader. I have always longed for elegant, neat cursive...
  8. Activities for Kids

    At-home science experiments for kids

    By Katie Kavulla on Mar 8, 2013
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    No bachelor's degree in science necessary! You and your kids can do these science experiments at home! These are simple,...
  9. Children's School & Education

    5 Questions to ask your potential tutor

    By Guest Author on Mar 8, 2013
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    As America’s education system evolves and looks to define itself, more and more families are hiring tutors to help their children...
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    Online homeschool options

    By Tiany Davis on Feb 18, 2013
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    Online education has become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether it is for religious reasons, bullying, learning...
  11. School Age Kids

    What to teach your kids on Presidents Day

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Feb 15, 2013
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    For some kids, Presidents Day simply means a day off of school. Give the day more meaning for them with these age-appropriate lessons.
  12. Toys and Play

    GoldieBlox: Engineering toys for girls

    By Kori Ellis on Nov 16, 2012
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    Debbie Sterling Lewis is a female engineer — one of the few. Eighty-nine percent of engineers are male and she wanted to do...
  13. Child Development & Health

    6 Steps to raising a smarter child

    By Tonya Wertman on Nov 7, 2012
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    Encouraging your child to read, ask questions, stay curious and be creative will help foster a lifetime of knowledge gathering.
  14. School & Education

    Top 5 educational gadgets for kids

    By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2012
    You’re not the only one who likes high-tech toys! Your kiddos probably have a few techie gadgets on their lists, and they’re not...
  15. Kid-friendly

    Best apps for the iPhone: Apps for kindergartners

    By Kori Ellis on Sep 27, 2012
    Apps for kids consist of more than just Angry Birds and Doodle Jump. Turn your kindergartner onto these fun apps that are engaging...
  16. Children's School & Education

    What to do if your child is struggling at school

    By Maria Mora on Sep 17, 2012
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    Is your child beginning to struggle with grades or behavior? Learn how to best serve your child and how to work with his teachers to...
  17. Television

    The importance of life-long learning

    By Whitney Coy on Sep 3, 2012
    You’ve heard the phrase about learning everything you need to know in kindergarten, right? Well, that couldn’t be more wrong! You...
  18. Parenting

    Why parents should learn with their preschoolers

    By Christina Caldwell on Jul 9, 2012
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    While you’ve been around for a while, your preschooler is just learning to discover the world. It can be a fascinating experience...
  19. Parenting

    6 Ways to teach during play

    By Naomi de la Torre on Jul 9, 2012
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    Children are naturally interested in the world around them. Learn how to encourage their natural curiosity and instill a love of...
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    Dyscalculia may be causing your child’s math problems

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 5, 2012
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    If your child struggles with math, a real neurocognitive disorder may be to blame. Dyscalculia is similar to dyslexia but impacts...
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    Learning a second language: Great summer activity for kids

    By Sherri Kuhn on Jul 3, 2012
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    Summertime is here, and sometimes learning takes a backseat to other activities. While it’s nice to have a break from school, there...