Homework: Parent Teacher Student Collaboration
Homework completion can become a source of tension between parents and students. Inadequate attention to homework can result in depressed grades and decreased skills. This article may help parents work...
View ArticleWhen To Worry About Worrying
Anxiety and worry is certainly normal although for a small group of children it can cause undue stress. This article will help parents know when they need to be concerned and some strategies to try...
View ArticleEarly Childhood Screening
When children first prepare to begin their school careers, they typically undergo a screening. This brief article is designed to make the process a little easier for parents.
View ArticleSelf Concept
We often hear statements indicating that a child has a strong or weak self- concept as if self- concept were a unitary or simple concept. Self- concept is actually quite complex. The way in which...
View ArticleRetention
Retention in grade is an issue that a few families and schools have to consider as the school year comes to a close yearly. It continues to be a controversial decision. This article addresses the issue...
View ArticleFull-Day Kindergarten
National and statewide movements are increasingly considering full day kindergarten. As parents and schools struggle with the pros and cons of full day kindergarten, this article reviews some of the...
View ArticleBullying and Teasing Among School Aged Children
Bullying is a complex behavior that results when there is an imbalance of power between two or more individuals. This article is a basic introduction to bullying behavior alerting us to when it most...
View ArticleHelping Children Deal with Terrorism
Exposure to violence of any kind can make children and adolescents feel frightened and vulnerable. It is important that adults understand the reactions of children of different ages when exposed to...
View ArticleDialogic Reading for Parents and their Young Children
Talking with children as parents read to them has been found to make a real difference in children’s preparation for school. This article is quick lesson for parents of young children to make a huge...
View ArticleKids Count Data Book for 2013 Released!
The KIDS COUNT data center, a project of the Annie E. Casey foundation, released its 2013 Data Book at the end of July. The 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book provides a detailed picture of how children are...
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