School Morning Routine Needs Flexibility to Better Calm Child, Parent
His son breaks down every morning after being dropped off. Could it be his school morning routine needs some fine tuning?
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Report Cards, Grades Not Easy for Today’s Kids to Fake
Handwritten report cards made it easy for us to 'improve' a grade in our day. Now kids' every assignment and score is…
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Vanishing Illusion of Safety in Wake of Yet Another School Shooting
Another school shooting. We worry with fear now. Until we don’t. Until the news fades and the pressure of daily life washes…
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Active Learning Helps Children Be Better at Math
Active learning makes learning more participatory and fun for children, helping students master concepts faster, more thoroughly.
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School Trip Shame for Those Who Can’t Afford It
As I handed it my son the check, I began to imagine: What if I didn’t have the money to send him…
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No Screens on School Nights: Can It Make Better Families?
“No screens on school nights” is our new rule. Before you think I turned into the dad that banned dancing in Footloose, hear…
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