5 things I’m worrying about as my son graduates high school
Have I done enough? As my son nears graduation, I can't help thinking of some of the things I could have done better.
When to let your kid stay home sick from school
We’ve all seen it. The droopy eyes. The down-turned mouth. The slouching posture. The “I don’t think I can go to school today” pout. You prompt your child to get ready for school and then see how they feel. They pick at their cereal and insist they’re dying. You wonder [...]
The Preschool Institution: Hate It or Love It, Why Such Extremes?
"Raise your hand if your parents took out a second mortgage to pay for this!" Preschool. The word alone makes many folks shudder. Remember when preschool was just a fun, easy-going prep thing kids were sent to the year before kindergarten, as a sort of bridge to help [...]
How to help your struggling middle school or high school student succeed
It’s been a full week since students returned from winter break. Gone are the mornings of sleeping past noon and (hopefully) staying up until the wee hours of the morning. The school schedule is back in full force, whether they like it or not. At this point, the year is almost half over, and students have just begun their second semester. If their first few months of school have been less than satisfactory, it’s not too late to offer a helping hand with organization and gaining control of their school work. Here are 6 ways to help your student if they’re struggling to make the grade.
6 ways to help your struggling middle schooler
Jr. High is hard for kids who have just left elementary. Here are a few ways you can help to make it a little easier.
Winfrey to Harvard grads: Learn from your failures
Winfrey spoke during the afternoon session of Harvard's 362nd commencement before a packed Harvard Yard. The media mogul and former talk-show host urged graduates to find their own story, which she described as their true calling or purpose.
When banned leggings become only half the story
In the midst of the arguments against a Petaluma Jr. High over their dress code, some bigger issues are being overlooked.
Confession: I hate school projects.
I hate school projects. There. I’ve said it. I’ve often felt like it was more homework for the parents than it is for the kids.
Recap: Preparing for back-to-school
Tips on bargain shopping, the dread (or elation!) over the kids starting to school, and fun family events going on this weekend.
