April 2012
When Should Kids Start Looking at Colleges? Apr 30, 2012
There are some things in life to which the phrase 'it's never too early' certainly applies, such as investing or eating healthy. But does it apply to planning your child's college education? Not necessarily. While you and your child should begin...
Should You Take Out Student Loans For Your Kindergartner? Apr 24, 2012
How much is your child's education worth? Most parents would agree that it's hard to put a price on it...but if you're deciding between public and private school, there's a huge price tag to be considered. Recent reports show that the number of...
What Can American Parents Learn from the French? Apr 23, 2012
Everyone knows that the French are renowned for their wine and cuisine, among other things, but until recently little attention was paid to their parenting. A new book has shed light on just how superior parenting methods in France seem to be...
10 Ways to Take Education on the Road: Learning During a Road Trip Apr 20, 2012
You've heard of homeschooling, but what about 'road schooling'? Yes, you can turn any road trip into an educational experience if you know how. And the best thing is, you can keep it fun and engaging even while your children are learning. Here...
10 Ways to Work Learning into Your Next Trip to the Grocery Store Apr 19, 2012
Can a simple trip to the supermarket be a learning experience for your child? Sure, if you know how. You incorporate reading and math, for instance, every time you shop; there's no reason why you can't involve your child in these activities and...
How To Help Your Children Build Self-Control Apr 18, 2012
Nothing is more important than intelligence when it comes to doing well in school, right? Many might believe so, but studies suggest that self-control is the single most important predictor of academic success. So how best to build your child's...
Do You Believe Computer Games Can Help Your Child in School? Apr 09, 2012
Are video games as big of a negative influence as some parents and adults believe they are, or can they actually help children learn? As a growing number of schools can attest, video games can have a constructive place in the classroom. Should...
Is Lack of Sleep Affecting Your Child's Performance in School? Apr 05, 2012
If your child is complaining that he or she is tired each school morning, take heed: chances are good they're telling the truth. The fact is, a large percentage of American schoolchildren simply do not get the required amount of sleep they need...
Is Retention the Right Choice for Your Child? Apr 04, 2012
Let's face it: no one likes to be 'held back' or 'left behind' when it comes to almost anything. The phrases themselves carry a negative connotation. So does retention, long practiced in the United States, actually help students who have fallen...
Are Good Teachers Being Harmed by Teacher Evaluation Systems? Apr 03, 2012
What is the best way to evaluate a teacher? As part of educational reforms, many states are beginning to evaluate teachers based solely on standardized testing scores. But is this method fair? How would you feel if your child's well-liked and...
Should You Encourage Your Daughter to Become an Engineer? Apr 02, 2012
Should women be engineers and scientists? Decades ago many might have said no, but in recent years women have slowly increased their presence in these fields. Still, great strides remain to be made and the statistics still heavily favor men in...
How Much Should Parents Care About Teacher Ranks? Apr 02, 2012
Many parents are understandably concerned when their child brings home a 'D' or an 'F', but should they worry about the grades their child's teachers are receiving? Though of course most schools perform teacher evaluations, the results are...