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Classroom Secrets: Tips to Support Struggling Learners

March 17, 2009 by Kath

As a parent you hate to see your kids struggle--be it physically, emotionally, or academically. Luckily for them (and you) most of these times are likely short lived and your children soon forget. But what if struggle has become part of their daily lives ... especially at school?This month I'd like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: blog, blogger, blogging, education, education expert, expert advice, learning styles, mom blog, mommy blog, parenting, parenting blog

5 Tips to Nurture Improved Thinking Skills

February 25, 2009 by Rob

  While the teaching of content such as math facts, grammar rules, and capital cities has always been part of the school experience, there is now a greater emphasis to also focus on the development of thinking skills. After all, learning how to analyze, evaluate, and come up with creative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: academic, coach, education, education expert, expert advice, mom blog, school, success, thinking skills

What IS the Purpose of School??

February 3, 2009 by Jen

Recently someone sent me this amazing video about what the world will look like for our children. The rate of change and growth of technology is mind boggling and means that it is virtually impossible to visualize our children's future. They will have jobs that don't exist yet using technology that … [Read more...]

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What’s my Motivation?

January 27, 2009 by Rob

Why does getting your child to do something for you one day seem so simple, yet another day seem almost impossible? The good news is that educational researchers from around the world have also wondered the same thing, and have found some answers. Just like the proverbial struggling actor trying to … [Read more...]

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The Importance of Celebration

December 31, 2008 by Rob

Each month countless opportunities for celebration occur in each of our children's lives, yet as parents sometimes we do not recognize them for what they are ... with December being no exception. This month your child received his/her first term report card which may have contained average or even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: dad blog, education, expert advice, mom blog, parenting blog, teacher

Teaching Kids about Money Makes Good Cents

October 28, 2008 by Rob

Money. It's something we all eventually earn and use, but often without much guidance or training. Although its face value is covered in school, wouldn't it have been nice if someone had given you a few lessons on how to handle money when you were young? While it may be impossible to travel in time, … [Read more...]

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Classroom Secrets: Communicating with your Child’s Teacher

October 7, 2008 by Jen

You know there are many things you can do to help your child meet with better success in school: ensure they get enough sleep and exercise, feed them nutritious lunches, and help them with their homework. But did you know there is another strategy that takes only a few minutes a day but almost … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: education, expert, school, teacher

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