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Preparing Your Preschooler For Their First Day

by T Akery August 12th, 2011| Preschool
Preparation for Preschool actually starts weeks ahead of time. There are several key preparations needed to make the transition from home to school much smoother for the both of you. It can make a big difference in the way your preschooler embraces school.

The major reason to start several weeks

The Fight Over School Clothes

by T Akery July 25th, 2011| Tweens
The fight over school clothes is one that lasts for quite some time. It is one of those fights that is seemingly unavoidable between parents and tweens. An all-out fight can be avoided if you and your tween come together when shopping for school clothes.

It is important for you

How to Handle the Summer

by Jacob P. June 27th, 2011| Teen Perspective, Teens
The summer has arrived, and it is in full swing.  My school ended this week, and we got out late.  So, it is now the time when students are home and bored.  We may not admit it, but we get bored when we are not getting schoolwork thrown at

End of the School Year

by Jacob P. June 17th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Teen Perspective, Teens
I think the end of the school year is a so-so part of the year.  It isn't the worst but it isn't the best.  The high point is that regular work is reduced and it is almost over, but honors work and other term work is due, as well

The Paperwork Needed For Preschool

by T Akery May 19th, 2011| Preschool
You will notice that in April and May that the signs advertising for preschool start coming out. Basically, they are telling parents to sign-up now for a shot at getting into their particular preschool. It is important to start checking out potential preschools now before the frenzy of August

Who Knows Best

by Ronald A. Rowe May 12th, 2011| Elementary
It started in Chicago under the pretense of protecting children. Who doesn't want our children to be protected? The only problem is, the school district wants to protect your children from... your cooking.

Several schools - public, taxpayer funded schools - have implemented a policy banning bag lunches.

Studying For Major Tests: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. January 26th, 2011| Teen Perspective
This week was supposed to be the week for my high school's midterms.  Unfortunately, my school's four-day midterm week was interrupted by two snow days (one major storm and another minor one), but that's another story.  Now, midterms account for 15% of the grade at my school, making them

The Unwanted Piece of Paper

by Chang Song December 6th, 2010| Teen Perspective
Every teen dreads the day that report cards come home to parents. Even for students who get good grades, it is not a great day to be in school (not that any day is a great day to be in school) at least for some students. Report card distribution

It Pays To Start Early

by Ronald A. Rowe November 24th, 2010| Elementary
It pays to start early. My 4th grader, Max, was just asked to join the 6th & 7th grade band at his school. His elementary school doesn't have a band, but he's going to join the middle schoolers for the second semester.

We have an ace in the hole. Max's

Teens and the Morning Adventure

by TK November 23rd, 2010| Teens
If you are the parent of a teenager, there are certain things that can really be an adventure.  One of those things is dealing with the morning grind and making sure they get out the door to school on time and ready for a productive day.

Recently, over on Idea

Chill With It

by Chang Song November 8th, 2010| Teen Perspective
As we head toward the home stretch of  the 2010 calendar year, it is apparent that it is a very stressful time for many high school seniors. Sure, you have those superstar athletes and  Bill Gates-type of students who already got into schools of their dreams, but those are

Home Sick: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. October 6th, 2010| Teen Perspective
I was home sick for about half of the last week, and I have had this topic fresh in my mind, so it's the topic I'm writing about this week.  Being home sick isn't a very big topic, and is self-explanatory, but there are some very important guidelines that
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