http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990935/how-to-homeschool-through-the-summer Surprisingly, many families that homeschool year round experience homeschool burnout far less than those that take the summer off. The pressure to finish the year's curriculum within a specific time frame can become quite stressful. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990935/how-to-homeschool-through-the-summer Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989823/homeschooling-tips-multiple-grade-levels 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 many homeschool families, this is the most difficult part of home education. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989823/homeschooling-tips-multiple-grade-levels Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/993053/avoid-summer-learning-loss 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 their kids avoid the summer slump and prevent learning loss. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/993053/avoid-summer-learning-loss Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Guest Author Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988923/tips-to-make-homeschool-fun Whether you're just starting out on your homeschool journey or you're a homeschool veteran, being spontaneous, getting out of your comfort zone and livening up your homeschool day can be a good thing every once in a while. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988923/tips-to-make-homeschool-fun Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986359/motivate-your-child-to-learn When I potty trained my first son, I used treats and rewards for motivation. While rewards worked some of the time, the good old Cheerio in the potty was the best form of motivation. Aiming at the Cheerio was fun and motivated him to work on a specific task. Hitting the Cheerio gave my son a great sense of accomplishment because he did it all by himself and we made a really big deal about it. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986359/motivate-your-child-to-learn Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989031/how-to-use-student-assessment-data These days, schools are using student assessment data not only to evaluate performance, but also to change the way teachers teach and assure that kids get help where they need it most. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989031/how-to-use-student-assessment-data Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Guest Author Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/987081/character-building-while-homeschooling It is important as parents that we value and emphasize positive character development in our children. Character training starts at home and should start early. The best opportunities for teaching positive character are found in everyday real-life situations. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/987081/character-building-while-homeschooling Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985335/teaching-cursive-writing-in-the-homeschool My cursive writing is atrocious! It looks like the writing of a third grader. I have always longed for elegant, neat cursive writing. We are often judged by our writing skills and penmanship. Or at least we used to be. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/985335/teaching-cursive-writing-in-the-homeschool Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976809/home-science-experiments-for-kids No bachelor's degree in science necessary! You and your kids can do these science experiments at home! These are simple, age-appropriate experiments using items that you likely already have around your home and will really get your kids' scientific curiosity going. Use this as your go-to list for family-friendly scientific fun! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976809/home-science-experiments-for-kids Parenting Family Fun Activities for Kids Katie Kavulla Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986909/questions-to-ask-your-potential-tutor As America’s education system evolves and looks to define itself, more and more families are hiring tutors to help their children with their academic needs. According to Dr. Sandi Ayaz, executive director of the National Tutoring Association, private tutoring in the U.S. alone has “exploded tenfold” over the past eight years. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/986909/questions-to-ask-your-potential-tutor Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Guest Author Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/983987/online-homeschool-options Online education has become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether it is for religious reasons, bullying, learning disabilities or health issues, many parents are looking to homeschooling as a solution. However, many parents often feel unequipped to successfully educate their children at home. This is where virtual homeschooling might be beneficial. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/983987/online-homeschool-options Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982285/what-to-teach-your-kids-on-presidents-day For some kids, Presidents Day simply means a day off of school. Give the day more meaning for them with these age-appropriate lessons. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982285/what-to-teach-your-kids-on-presidents-day Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Molly Cerreta Smith Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977209/goldieblox-engineering-toys-for-girls-video-inspires-crowdfunding Debbie Sterling Lewis is a female engineer — one of the few. Eighty-nine percent of engineers are male and she wanted to do something to change that. So, she invented GoldieBlox. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977209/goldieblox-engineering-toys-for-girls-video-inspires-crowdfunding Parenting Family Fun Toys and Play Kori Ellis Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975143/raise-a-smarter-child-through-reading Encouraging your child to read, ask questions, stay curious and be creative will help foster a lifetime of knowledge gathering. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975143/raise-a-smarter-child-through-reading Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Tonya Wertman Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971865/top-5-educational-gadgets-for-kids 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 just for fun. These gadgets can teach your little one a thing or two! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971865/top-5-educational-gadgets-for-kids Living School & Education Whitney Coy Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971881/best-iphone-apps-for-kindergartners Apps for kids consist of more than just Angry Birds and Doodle Jump. Turn your kindergartner onto these fun apps that are engaging as well as educational. These iPhone apps help with the fundamentals of reading, math and more. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/971881/best-iphone-apps-for-kindergartners Living Technology Kid-friendly Kori Ellis Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970813/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-struggling-at-school 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 help him succeed. Discover ways to support your child at home and approach problems gently. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970813/what-to-do-if-your-child-is-struggling-at-school Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Maria Mora Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/969431/the-importance-of-life-long-learning You’ve heard the phrase about learning everything you need to know in kindergarten, right? Well, that couldn’t be more wrong! You have the opportunity to learn every day of your life and you should take every opportunity to do so. Lifelong learning is always important. Keep reading to find out why. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/969431/the-importance-of-life-long-learning Entertainment Television Whitney Coy Mon, 09 Jul 2012 02:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964639/why-parents-should-learn-with-their-preschoolers While you’ve been around for a while, your preschooler is just learning to discover the world. It can be a fascinating experience for both parties as your little scientist learns how things work and how they’ll work for the rest of their lives. Here’s why you should tag along with your preschoolers in the process, learning right alongside them. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964639/why-parents-should-learn-with-their-preschoolers Parenting Christina Caldwell Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964569/6-ways-to-teach-during-play Children are naturally interested in the world around them. Learn how to encourage their natural curiosity and instill a love of learning with educational games and activities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964569/6-ways-to-teach-during-play Parenting Naomi de la Torre Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964559/dyscalculia-may-be-causing-your-childs-math-problems If your child struggles with math, a real neurocognitive disorder may be to blame. Dyscalculia is similar to dyslexia but impacts math ability rather than reading. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/964559/dyscalculia-may-be-causing-your-childs-math-problems Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiernan McKay