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The Parent-School Relationship
I was recently reading a post by Heather Wolpert-Gawron (a.k.a. TweenTeacher) titled What Kind of Relationship Will I Have With My Child’s School? It caught my attention since I’ve recently had a good...
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Dads: Kids Say the Darndest Things
One of my favorite stories from Art Linkletter, former host of House Party on radio and television, was from a segment of his program titled, Kids Say the Darndest Things. He was interviewing a little...
View ArticleHelicopter Parenting
We all know parents can be considered “helicopter parents” because they hover over their children, becoming what many consider too involved in their lives and paying extremely close attention to what...
View ArticleSimple Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Children
“All children are born artists; the problem is to remain an artist as we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso This quote, commonly attributed to Picasso, is quite accurate – children are born with a tremendous...
View ArticleTips for Keeping Kids Safe Online
Teaching Kids to Use the Internet Safely There is no denying that the internet provides wonderful learning opportunities, for adults and kids alike. It has revolutionized how we learn, how we connect...
View ArticleDispelling the Top 5 Myths about Online Education
Myth: Kids just stare at a computer screen all day. Fact: In the K-8 program, only about 30% of lessons are online. Traditional materials are used the remainder of the time; things like textbooks and...
View ArticleDifferences Between an Online Public School and Homeschool
What’s the difference between an online public school and homeschool? Many people assume that because online learning is done at home, it is homeschooling. But it’s not. Online public schools are...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need to Know About Snapchat
Are you friends with your kids on Facebook? Whether out of concern for their online safety or simple curiosity about their online (and offline) activities, the majority of parents who use social media...
View ArticleVideo: 4 Steps to Dealing with a Bully
It can sometimes be hard to talk to your children about bullying. It may be helpful to have some outside help to reinforce what you’re telling them. The video below is great to show younger kids and...
View Article7 Quick Tips: Scheduling Your School Day
With a new school year, and many parents new to online school or homeschooling, we wanted to highlight these tips that many parents have found helpful. Setting up an Online School Schedule Make lists,...
View ArticleParenting a Gifted Child: Lessons from the Andraka Family
Is a hands-off approach the secret to raising a genius? If Steve and Jane Andraka have a parenting motto, it could be summarized as just don’t burn the house down. Their 15-year old son, Jack,...
View Article6 Celebrity Parents Who Homeschool Their Kids
If you’ve chosen an alternative to a classroom education for your kids, then you’re in good company! There are an estimated 2,040,000 homeschoolers in America, and some of the biggest names in...
View ArticleHow Much Screen Time is Too Much for Kids?
Children’s media exposure remains a hot topic among educators, parents, and child advocates concerned about the impact of screen time on young minds. Just last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics...
View ArticleWhen the Homeschooling Parent Needs a Sick Day
For parents who school at home, whether as a homeschooler, or as a “learning coach” in an online school, it can be tough to teach lessons and make sure the kids are learning when you’re feeling ill....
View ArticleSit Down, Shut Up; How Not to Raise Scientifically Literate Children
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how getting out of your kids’ way will help them grow to love science and exploration. Seemingly every year a new report comes out showing that students in the U.S. are...
View ArticleSilly Songs, Fun Activities Lead to Reading Success in Young Learners
Have you ever had a silly children’s song stuck in your head? While they can be completely irksome to adults and often are the most insidious of earworms, many of them actually serve an important...
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Your Child and Reading: Getting Ready with Phonics
K12’s Noodleverse Language Arts program is designed to boost five critical reading skills in early learners. How well is your child learning to read? Reading is a major challenge, so don’t be...
View ArticleA Parent’s Role in the World of Words and Vocabulary
Vocabulary – or, the words we need to know in order to communicate – is important for daily comprehension of what others are saying, what we are reading, and even what we want others to understand. But...
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Five Key Ingredients for Parent Involvement in Education
There is no end to the research and statistics that tell us that if we are involved with our children, they will have increased success at school and in life. The Michigan Department of Education cites...
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How Do You Teach Math You Don’t Know?
Tips For Teaching Kids Math Of all the subjects we study in school, math is the most despised by a long shot. In one poll, 37% of adults said that they “hated” math in school, more than twice that of...
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