People learn three ways; auditory, tactile/kinesthetic, and visual. 65% of the population learns best visually. Did you know 80% of what a child learns in school is information that is presented visually? If your child’s vision is not at its best, they may not be seeing a large percentage of the information being offered for them to … Continued
By Stefanie Maglio There are several challenges that people must deal with in life. At one time or another, we all come across something that can be rather uncomfortable because it is new or unfamiliar. One of those things may be being the new kid at school. Being the new kid at school can seem … Continued
Parents have a growing array of options in choosing a school, though the extent of the options varies from state to state. The enactment of the landmark No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; the rapid growth of the charter school movement; the increasing number of states enacting scholarship and tax credit programs for students … Continued
Your child’s developmental process is unique. To guide you, education experts have mapped a few basic Pre-K & kindergarten math skills to help you track your child’s development in different mathematical areas. Numbers During their third year, many children can tell their age and hold up that many fingers to demonstrate. During the fourth year, … Continued
By Susan Heckler We all watch the nightly news with a feeling of dread, especially if our children are within ear shot. There is a fine line of what we can do to protect them from the evils of the world and how we can prepare them to deal with it in a healthy way. … Continued
By Pam Teel Deceivingly beautiful, some common flowers and shrubs planted on your property can prove to be harmful and even fatal to humans. Ingesting leaves or seeds in certain plants can cause headaches, convulsions, comas, and even death. It’s good to know what’s in your yard before you set your toddler out to explore. … Continued
By Susan Heckler What?? Summer is ending? So soon? Yes! Here is how you can get a jump on Back to School with less stress and still enjoy what remains of summer time. As a parent, we all hate the feeling of sending your child off to school unprepared. For those with multiple children in … Continued
By Susan Heckler We live in a wonderful era with modern conveniences at our finger tips. We have all noticed by now that this is a double edged sword. There are certain things we don’t want our children to have any access to, much less easy access. Technology has opened up many exciting benefits and … Continued
By Susan Heckler What?? Summer is ending? So soon? Yes! Here is how you can get a jump on Back to School with less stress and still enjoy what remains of summer time. As a parent, we all hate the feeling of sending your child off to school unprepared. For those with multiple children in … Continued
By Susan Heckler School supplies, uniforms, fall wardrobe, sports gear…YIKES the new school year is going to be expensive. How can you curb the price tag and bang those bucks? First thing you need to do is to take inventory! You certainly didn’t buy just enough last year and have some excess school supplies. You … Continued