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In this space, SchoolFamily.com brings you the expertise, opinions, and thoughts from a variety of Guest Bloggers. Please feel free to comment on each of their blog posts. If you have someone you'd like to see featured in this space, please email SchoolFamily.com Editor Carol Brooks Ball at Cbrooksball@schoolfamily.com.


Help Your School Win a Technology Makeover Valued at $50,000!

Feb 06, 2012 - Posted by SchoolFamily in Technology, Middle School, Elementary School, Contest
I went to a meeting at my kids’ school the other night and the teacher was talking about how the hum from the old computers in the school computer lab is so loud,  it literally gives you a headache! Ouch. Not good ... Read more
The Red Flags of Cyber Bullying

Jan 26, 2012 - Posted by SchoolFamily in Technology, Teachers, SchoolFamily.com, parenting, Parent Involvement, Middle School, Kindergarten, Internet Safety, High School, Health and Fitness, Elementary School, bullying
SchoolFamily.com guest blogger Dr. Michele Borba, Ph.D. is an expert and author on issues involving children and teens, parenting, bullying, and moral development. Her work aims to help strengthen children’s character... Read more
5 Ways to Handle A Drop In Your Child’s Grades

Jan 12, 2012 - Posted by SchoolFamily in Teachers, SchoolFamily.com, School Success, parenting, Parent Teacher Conference, Parent Involvement, Homework, High School, Elementary School
SchoolFamily.com's guest blogger this week is Neil McNerney, M.Ed., LPC , author of Homework—A Parent’s Guide To Helping Out Without Freaking Out!   You know the look. It’s the look your kid gives whe... Read more
Calm Parenting: 8 Ways to Get Control When Your Child is Making You Angry

Jan 03, 2012 - Posted by SchoolFamily in SchoolFamily.com, parenting, Parent Involvement, Middle School, Kids Learning, Homework, High School, Helicopter Parents, Health and Fitness, Elementary School, after school
SchoolFamily.com's Guest Blogger this week is Debbie Pincus, MS LMHC, expert blogger for EmpoweringParents.com and creator of The Calm Parent AM & PM program. Pincus is also the author of numerous books for young people o... Read more
SchoolFamily.com's Favorite School and Education Videos From 2011

Jan 02, 2012 - Posted by SchoolFamily in Teachers, SchoolFamily.com, School Success, parenting, Parent Involvement, Middle School, Learning Activities, Kindergarten, Kids Reading, Kids Math, Kids Learning, Homework, High School, Extracurricular Activities, Elementary School, bullying
Sometimes kids learn best when music and fun are part of the equation. One way that’s been accomplished by many school districts is through the use of student-performed videos that are created locally and then uploaded ... Read more
For Busy Parents: How to Live Life Fully in the New Year

Dec 29, 2011 - Posted by SchoolFamily in SchoolFamily.com, parenting, Parent Involvement, Health and Fitness
This SchoolFamily.com guest blog this week is by Dr. Christine Carter, Ph.D., a sociologist, award-winning blogger, and author of RAISING HAPPINESS: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents. Visit Dr. Carter&r... Read more
Gratitude vs. Materialism: Holiday Happiness is Simpler Than You Might Think!

Dec 21, 2011 - Posted by SchoolFamily in Teacher Appreciation, SchoolFamily.com, School Volunteers, Parent Involvement, Middle School, Kindergarten, Kids Learning, High School, Health and Fitness, Elementary School
SchoolFamily.com’s guest blogger this week is Dr. Christine Carter, Ph.D., a sociologist, award-winning blogger, and author of RAISING HAPPINESS: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents. Visit Dr. Carte... Read more
Why Your Teen Needs to Care About Math

Oct 27, 2011 - Posted by SchoolFamily in Teachers, Parent Involvement, Middle School, Kids Math, Kids Learning, Homework, High School, College Prep
This week, SchoolFamily.com presents a guest blog authored by Clare McIlwraith and Chris Whittington, a.k.a The Study Gurus. This dynamic duo specializes in teaching student how to study effectively. They share their years of... Read more
For all who've been bullied ...

Oct 04, 2011 - Posted by SchoolFamily in Middle School, Kindergarten, Internet Safety, High School, Health and Fitness, Elementary School, bullying
SchoolFamily.com's Guest Blogger this week is Rebecca Mooney, M.Ed., the Executive Director of the Center for Education in Violence Prevention based in Melrose, MA. The Center offers comprehensive bullying prevention train... Read more
How to Help Your Teen Crush Procrastination Once & For All

Sep 21, 2011 - Posted by SchoolFamily in School Success, Parent Involvement, Kids Learning, Homework
This week we are excited to have a guest blog authored by Clare McIlwraith and Chris Whittington, a.k.a The Study Gurus. This dynamic duo specializes in teaching students how to study effectively.  Their aim is to show ... Read more