My oldest is in 5th grade and has entered the time in her life where she has to study for tests. Earlier, she never really had to and now that she is almost in middle school her teachers are encouraging them to learn how to study so they can do the best on tougher tests and exams. Learning to study isn't that hard, as long as tweens are set up for success. These 15 study tips for tweens are a … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Your Child a Testing Rockstar
Spring is right round the corner and that is when many school districts begin to participate in a variety of state-mandated tests, which can be pretty stressful on kids. While their is quite a difference of opinions of whether or not these tests are effective or beneficial to kids, there is really no avoiding them at this point, so it's best to play along and help to prepare your children the best … [Read more...]
5 Tricks to Get Your Children to Read MORE
Some kids are born readers, and others- not so much. Thankfully my kids all love books and reading, but with all of their friends and electronic distractions, I find them reading less and less. Having taught for seven years, I know how important it is to make sire your children are reading every single day, so I am always making it a point to be sure they are. Some days re easier than others … [Read more...]
10 Questions to Ask Your Kids Instead of “How Was Your Day?”
School is in full swing and every day kids are getting off of the bus or into the car in the pick up line and are met with parents asking "how was your day?" and most kids replying "fine" or "good" or "fun". BORING. Yes, boring. It's so important to connect with your kids and get them talking more, but how do we do that? By asking the right questions. I remember reading an article years ago … [Read more...]
10 Things I Can do Now that My Kids are Back to School
"It's the most, wonderful time of the year...." That's right folks, it's back to school time! My kids start school tomorrow. Woot! After our epically long 15 week summer, my kids are finally back. Now, while summertime was great and we had lots of fun, I am excited for them to be back into their routines and for them to make more friends (remember we just moved!), but I am VERY excited for some ME … [Read more...]
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