William Velez, the associate head for undergraduate affairs in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Arizona, emphasizes the importance of mathematics in this article. This is very true, and even where younger children are concerned, providing them with a solid foundation in math...
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While the ongoing outcry in neighboring Canada seems to be having a detrimental impact on extracurricular activities for kids, with teachers announcing a pullout from them in protest, have all of us given a thought to how important these are proving to be for young...
CT State Department of Education school health consultant Stephanie Knutson talks in this article about how parents need to work with the school to create a safe environment for children with food allergies. This is not the only type of allergy to be concerned about,...
Reading is a skill that is important not just for schoolwork, but can be a very enjoyable after-school activity for your child. Teach your child to read, and you’re opening worlds of stories and characters that can provide many hours of pleasure. Here are some...
Sheriff Allen Riley of Madison County, NY has some important advice for drivers on the road now that school has started. He advices adults on the road to watch out for young children at all times, and pay attention to school buses that are also...
This very recent article by The Canadian Press quotes UBC Psychology Instructor Catherine Rawn as saying that cramming is not an effective strategy for studying, as it does not help to retain information in the long-term. This highlights the importance of having a study timetable,...
This article talks about how back to school can be a stressful time for children. Most parents have gone through the experience of seeing their kids deal with the start of a new grade, and wondered how they can make that transition easier for the...
Now that summers coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about the back to school checklist. This means that it’s time to start putting together the back to school supplies. Depending on how old your kid is, you may need to...
Most children have their own style of creativity. But they don’t really lean toward writing as a means of expressing themselves. If you see that your child has the potential to develop good writing skills, it is better to help them develop these skills at...
