As an involved teenager, my life has always been exceptionally busy. This past month or so, though, my life has become even busier than ever before. Currently, I am heavily involved in school (where I am taking four AP classes, in
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Fun Ideas for Your Child and the Kidsitter
by Tania Cowling February 9th, 2026 | Elementary, Entertainment4 Ways to Help Kids Reach Activity Milestones
by Marnie Bii February 2nd, 2026 | Development, Preschool5 Tips for Creating a Healthy Toddler Schedule
by Marnie Bii January 26th, 2026 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalTeen’s Perspective on Schedules
by Sam P. January 19th, 2026 | Seasonal, Teens
Managing a Busy Schedule: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. October 6th, 2025| Teen Perspective, Teens
What Teens Aren’t Learning, What Parents Can Do
by Jane Wangersky March 4th, 2024| School, TeensIn 2012, a Gallup Poll found that "for too many American students, high school is a time of disengagement that fails to put them on a path to college and career success." In numerical terms, while nearly 80% of elementary students
The Elementary Years – Guide With Care
by Gary Hays November 4th, 2015| Elementary, School
Much of a child’s early development takes place not at home, but rather at school, where they spend a great majority of their time, hopefully learning the academics, but more so learning the socialization skills that will ultimately carry them through into their adult lives. Elementary school is where
School Social Media Policy: What I Want as a Parent
by Jane Wangersky October 23rd, 2015| School, Teens
Our local school district recently came up with a first draft of an official social media policy, but it was quickly sent back to be reworked. One problem was that the policy tried to be one-size-fits-all: Students, teachers, other employees, and even school board members. Another, probably more serious,
Teens, Trends, and Back to School: The Good News
by Jane Wangersky September 11th, 2015| Social, Teens
Although schoolwork is the number one worry for teens going back to school (according to a survey by the Nemours Foundation), social issues and appearance come in a close second and third. For teens, the two are closely connected, often more than they should be. Sadly, a
Teens in Summer School: The Challenge
by Jane Wangersky August 14th, 2015| School, Teens
Summer school doesn’t exactly mean school in summer -- fortunately. High school students need a break from their nearly year-round routine, and even if they have academic goals for summer break, the ground rules are different. Here are a few things our family’s learned from taking part in summer
How to Determine If They Should Stay Home
by Ronald A. Rowe December 10th, 2014| Elementary, School
“Mom, I don’t feel good!â€
Those five words have triggered a maelstrom of activity in virtually every household at one time or another. Your elementary child wakes up complaining of a stomach ache. Your mind whirls through a checklist to determine your next step. Is she really sick? Is that
Those five words have triggered a maelstrom of activity in virtually every household at one time or another. Your elementary child wakes up complaining of a stomach ache. Your mind whirls through a checklist to determine your next step. Is she really sick? Is that