Neither of my girls have been involved in many after school or extracurricular activities. This was partly because I was afraid after school activities would be too much. My 16 year old participated on the bowling team the last two years. For 3 months she was required to be at the bowling alley for a couple […]
It can be tough trying to help your kids with their homework, especially if you are a busy mom or have been out of school for a long time. You probably worked all day, are tired too, and the last thing you feel like doing is helping out with homework. Some busy moms choose to […]
This is the first year that I’ve even considered an outside (of school) activity for Nove. She is usually so tired and overwhelmed by her long school day that anything extra just puts her in a bad mood or shuts her down completely. But, I see the benefits of after school activities and so we […]
Kids today find that they have so much homework and that the subjects are becoming harder with a longer learning curve. These poor kids are so busy with the school work that they find it hard to concentrate at night and get to sleep! But, parents and siblings can help when it comes to doing […]
Are you one of the parents who has kids that are perpetually late? For everything? I’m not, unless my kiddo is having a major meltdown. We’ve gotten into a regular morning routine which makes all the difference in the world. We have our schedule down to 30 to 45 minutes with some padding in case […]
I’ll bet you didn’t know how important nutrition can be for your child’s success at school. Proper nutrition affects so much more than just having a fully tummy and fighting hunger. That food fuels learning and positive behaviors throughout the day. When your kids are young, their minds are still developing and their bodies are growing […]
Our kids have been going to public school for years. Some kids, though, don’t learn well in that environment. Mine are great examples of kids who don’t thrive in the public school setting. For parents whose child struggles in traditional schools, they may choose to homeschool their children or search for other alternative schools for […]
Why and How to Get Involved in Your Child’s School Want to know what’s going on at your child’s school? Getting involved with some of their everyday and special events is a great way to immerse yourself in your child’s school world. However, for kids with special needs, it can be a little disruptive […]
How To Help Your Child with Learning Difficulties Learning difficulties are not just a challenge for kids – they can be challenging for parents, too. When my oldest daughter was in 4th and 5th grade, we both struggled with her learning disability. I didn’t know what she needed. She felt stupid and we yelled […]
Is She Really Too Sick for School? No matter how much your child enjoys school, at some point they’re probably going to try to convince you they’re too sick for school. You may not be concerned if this happens once in a while, but when it occurs often in a week or two, you […]