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by Lori Sciame August 5th, 2013| School, Tweens
A complaint that I hear often from middle school teachers: lack of parental involvement.  For some reason, parents who have previously taken an active role in their child's education tend to back off once a child reaches middle school and the tween years.  The reasons vary from parent to
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Teen’s Perspective on Health Class

by Sam P. August 2nd, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
This is a tricky topic for me, as I am by no means  an "expert" in this field.  But it is something that needs to be talked about.  I don't think adults realize the number of teenagers that are sexually active.  I am going into my sophomore year and
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Where to Find the List for Preschool Supplies

by T Akery July 17th, 2013| Preschool, School
Every year, a mysterious list comes out featuring all the items for school. While experienced parents know exactly where to find this list, many first-time preschool parents are unaware of where to go to find it. So, here are a list of potential places to look for this school
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Addressing Social Anxiety About Preschool

by T Akery July 11th, 2013| Behavior, Preschool
Starting preschool can be intimidating for your preschooler. This is especially true if they are very shy socially. Those first few weeks can be very difficult. It may lead to meltdowns at the door or excuses not to go. They may not want to talk to teachers or play
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Your Preschooler’s Medication at Preschool

by T Akery June 21st, 2013| Preschool, School
Your doctor has prescribed your preschooler some medication. Whether it was because they were sick or need it for something else, you look at the directions and realize your preschooler will have to take it during school hours. This poses a challenge for many parents especially if your preschooler
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Teen Perspective on Germ-X

by Sam P. June 20th, 2013| Teen Perspective
So at school they have Germ-X dispensers all over the school and they are always pushing us to use all of them.  And don't take me the wrong way, I am a very hygienic person.  I wash my hand before and after cooking, and using the bathroom, after playing
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Your Snack Helper for Preschool Snacks

by T Akery June 13th, 2013| Preschool
One of the most exciting times of day for your preschooler is snack time. Your preschooler would love to get involved in helping prepare the snacks. They will be proud and excitedly tell all their friends. You can let them help in the process with these tips.

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Going Away for the Summer: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. June 11th, 2013| Social, Teen Perspective, Teens
This summer, I will spend five weeks at St. Paul's ASP, an advanced studies program for high school juniors. Out of these five weeks, I will only be able to return home for one weekend (barring extenuating circumstances), so it will be a unique experience for me. As
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Teen’s Perspective on Finals

by Sam P. June 7th, 2013| School, Teen Perspective, Teens
I am so glad that the school year is over, but the one bad thing about the end of the school year is finals.  I understand that they have to make sure that we have retained all of the information we have learned over the past year, but at
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Elementary: Learning Styles

by Ronald A. Rowe June 5th, 2013| Elementary
Researchers say that our learning style is hardwired into our DNA ... somehow.  No one knows for sure quite how it works but it appears that each of us is born with one of three  distinct learning styles -- Visual, Auditory, or Kinesthetic.  The styles are apparent from as
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Tough Choices: Recap

by Sam P. May 23rd, 2013| Teen Perspective, Teens
Those of you who are regular readers of my articles may remember my article on tough choices.  And I still one hundred percent stand by the decisions I made and explained to you, along with the advice I gave you.  I do, although, want to go back  and explain
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Solution: Ex-Friend is Back

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil May 17th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
An ex-friend of my son is going to start going to his school next year (they’ll both be in tenth grade). They went to a private school together a few years ago, but my son began to feel that this boy was undermining his self-confidence.  He now feels that
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