skills

  1. Studying & Making the Grade

    Do's and don'ts for successful studying

    By Selena Dehne on Aug 17, 2012
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    Early in the first semester of college, many students discover that they don't actually know how to study effectively. This can be...
  2. School Age Kids

    How to find a music teacher for your child

    By Jen Klein on Sep 21, 2011
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    It turns out the trumpet was the right choice for your daughter. She loves it and wants more than the weekly 20-minute lesson at...
  3. Child Development & Health

    Team sports: How kids benefit from organized athletics

    By Kristin Chessman on Apr 13, 2011
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    Team sports are fun, competitive outlets for kids to strengthen their skills and enjoy the sports they love, but they’re about more...
  4. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Supporting writing skills in the elementary years

    By Jen Klein on Oct 6, 2010
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    You know that writing and the ability to communicate effectively and clearly are important skills, and so does your child's school....
  5. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Promoting writing for adolescents and teens

    By Jen Klein on Oct 5, 2010
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    When a child reaches the teen years, writing is more and more critical to academic success. Teens are expected to be able to write...
  6. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Monday Mom challenge: Boost your writing skills

    By Jen Klein on Oct 4, 2010
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    Technology rocks! Could you imagine your life without email? Without texting? Without Twitter and social networking sites? They have...