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Connie McCarthy
Start Using Those S.A.T. Vocabulary Words Early

Jan 16, 2012 - Posted by Connie McCarthy in Teachers, SchoolFamily.com, parenting, Parent Involvement, Middle School, Learning Activities, Kindergarten, Kids Reading, Kids Learning, High School, Elementary School, Connie McCarthy, College Prep
We were recently visiting a family friend, a young woman who's a great young mom with two active preschool children. It was impressive to hear her speak and explain things to her son and daughter. I complimented her on her gr... Read more
SchoolFamily
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
Carol Brooks Ball
Should Parents Get a Say in Their Child's Curriculum?

Jan 11, 2012 - Posted by Carol Brooks Ball in Teachers, SchoolFamily.com, School Curriculum, Parent Involvement, Middle School, Kindergarten, Kids Learning, High School, Elementary School
Do you think you should have say in any—and every—aspect of your child’s school curriculum?   What about your neighbor? Or how about the crank who shows up at every school committee meeting, complaining... Read more
Carissa Rogers
Make Martin Luther King Day a Family Day of Service

Jan 11, 2012 - Posted by Carissa Rogers in School Volunteers, Parent Involvement, Organization, Middle School, Extracurricular Activities, Elementary School, Carissa Rogers
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.   Did you know Martin Luther King Day, observed on Monday, Jan. 16, has morphed into an official “Day of Service?... Read more
Carissa Rogers
My Daughter’s On Facebook; What Are The Rules?

Jan 04, 2012 - Posted by Carissa Rogers in SchoolFamily.com, parenting, Parent Involvement, Middle School, Internet Safety, Elementary School, Carissa Rogers
When it was time for my daughter to start using Facebook, we read articles, talked to Internet safety experts, and researched Facebook terms of service (TOS) rules for children. (Did you know children younger than 13 aren't a... Read more
SchoolFamily
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
Livia McCoy
Children Need Experience Making Their Own Decisions

Jan 03, 2012 - Posted by Livia McCoy in Teachers, SchoolFamily.com, School Clothes, School Breakfast, parenting, Parent Involvement, Motor Skills, Middle School, Livia McCoy, Learning Activities, Kids Learning, High School, Helicopter Parents, Health and Fitness, Extracurricular Activities, Elementary School, after school
It is tempting as a parent to take control of every part of a child’s life. Parents make sure their children do all their homework, get up on time, get ready for school, eat a healthy breakfast, wear appropriate clothin... Read more
SchoolFamily
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
Connie McCarthy
3 Activities to Help Your Child Become a Better Math Student in 2012

Jan 02, 2012 - Posted by Connie McCarthy in parenting, Parent Involvement, Learning Activities, Kindergarten, Kids Math, Kids Learning, Elementary School, Connie McCarthy
Connecting math to everyday life makes math real and purposeful for your child. Here are 3 easy activities to help your young child improve their math skills in the New Year: Make math “tasty.” Cook a simple reci... Read more
SchoolFamily
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