school

  1. Crafts

    DIY teacher gifts

    By Michelle Maffei on May 7, 2013
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    Regardless of the occasion, homemade teacher gifts have been given new life thanks to Pinterest. From DIY gifts like personalized...
  2. Children's School & Education

    Mommy's little angel? Not so much

    By Guest Author on May 3, 2013
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    Parents tend to think of their children as darling angels, capable of only brilliance, kindness and the occasional stroke of genius....
  3. Cooking Tips & Trends

    Should you attend culinary school?

    By Marnely Rodriguez-Murray on Apr 11, 2013
    Many of us dream of owning our own restaurant, writing for a big food magazine or becoming a sommelier. That’s where culinary school...
  4. School Age Kids

    Fight to keep music in your kids' school this month

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Mar 1, 2013
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    March marks Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM). Use this time to advocate for your child's school music program.
  5. School Age Kids

    Taking control of your child's education

    By Tiernan McKay on Feb 28, 2013
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    Many parents feel helpless when it comes to correcting the problems in public education but some parents are taking control of their...
  6. School Age Kids

    Can we really have enough school security?

    By Sherri Kuhn on Feb 1, 2013
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    We drive or walk our kids to school each day and cheerfully wave goodbye, expecting them to be safe and sound until the release bell...
  7. School Age Kids

    The politics of parent-teacher organizations

    By Mary Fetzer on Jan 3, 2013
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    Joining the parent-teacher organization at your child’s school is a great way to be actively involved in your child’s education. But...
  8. Parenting Advice & Columns

    How your teens research

    By Sarah W. Caron on Dec 26, 2012
    Kids today don't need a ride to the library to research their big paper. So much information — from studies to full book texts — is...
  9. Children's School & Education

    Stay sharp over Christmas break

    By Maria Mora on Dec 14, 2012
    During Christmas break, don’t let kids abandon all their study skills. Sneak in a few healthy habits and learn how to structure time...
  10. Tweens, Teens & College

    My teen hates school

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Nov 6, 2012
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    Tired of hearing your teen complain about how much he hates school? Maybe he's not just whining because he doesn't want to do his...
  11. Family Fun

    Why do you volunteer in the classroom?

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Oct 26, 2012
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    With school budgets under ever increasing stress, and cuts happening in even the wealthiest of school districts, volunteering in the...
  12. School & Education

    School supplies your child's teacher can't afford... and how you can help

    By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2012
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    Don’t just assume all those supplies your kids use at school come out of the district’s budget. It’s very likely that a lot of them...
  13. School & Education

    Beating budget cuts: Incorporating the arts into traditional curriculum

    By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2012
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    Districts all over the country find themselves slashing budgets to make ends meet, and art programs are often left on the cutting...
  14. School & Education

    How parents can encourage creativity in the classroom

    By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2012
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    Creativity doesn’t usually just happen with kids. You have to encourage it, help it grow and teach your child how to use it. If you...
  15. School & Education

    The importance of the arts in schools

    By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2012
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    Districts all over the country find themselves slashing budgets to make ends meet and art programs are often left on the cutting...
  16. School & Education

    Top ways parents can support classroom success

    By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2012
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    Several factors influence a student’s success in the classroom. We all know teachers, resources, funding and community are big parts...
  17. School Supplies

    Favorite ways to use iPads in classrooms

    By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2012
    iPads are great for personal use, but they can do so much more than that! Send your iPad to school with our favorite ways to use...
  18. School Supplies

    Helping your child's teacher round up supplies

    By Whitney Coy on Oct 1, 2012
    You’d be surprised at how many supplies in your child’s classroom come from your teacher’s pocket instead of the district’s budget....
  19. Education

    P&G and Matthew McConaughey "School the Nation"

    By Joel Miller on Sep 25, 2012
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    More and more students drop out of school every year. Procter & Gamble and Communities In Schools are teaming up to do something...
  20. School Age Kids

    Ditch the pen and grab the iPad

    By Christina Holt on Sep 20, 2012
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    As technology becomes more and more a part of our daily lives, the trend of in-school technology is also increasing. Schools all...
  21. Children's School & Education

    Tracking your child's grades online

    By Jen Klein on Sep 18, 2012
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    The internet has brought so much to our lives since it boomed in the mid-90s. Who could now live without a certain online...