Understanding report cards
Report card time again? These tips will help you figure out what to do about grades before and after that fateful slip of paper comes home.
Using summer to fill in the gaps
Since so many schools have dropped art, electives, science labs, and more, specialty summer camps are picking up the pieces.
How to beat the morning rush
Are crazed mornings stressing out your family? Here are a few strategies to help start the day off happier, calmer — and on time.
The secret weapon for school success
Learn what research reveals about the importance of sleep — and the effects of sleep deprivation — for academic achievement.
If they can afford it — is paying for college a parent's duty?
Paying for college is no small task. When it comes to finances, adulthood, and parents' responsibility for their child's education, determining where to draw the line can be tough.
Favorite math app: Motion Math Zoom
Learning place value has never been so fun.
Boosting your child's mental math skills
If your child understands math concepts but has a hard time doing mental math, here's how you can help at home.
Make writing fun for your fifth grader
Your fifth grader may think writing is boring. Use the drama of a diary to make sure they know that writing can be the perfect companion to madcap adventure.
Make writing fun for your fourth grader
Make your child a better writer (and reader) by having her use captions, fun facts, and chapter headings to write about something she loves.
Make writing fun for your third grader
Turn your child’s random chatter into the written word. Use a blank notebook to encourage your child to develop a lifelong writing habit.
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