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Celebrate World Teachers’ Day
There’s no doubt that teachers have made an impact on more lives than we can know, so when UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) started World Teachers’ Day in...
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5 Educational Fall Activities and Crafts for Kids
It’s fall, which means it’s time to celebrate apples, leaves, and everything pumpkin! Welcome the season with these snacks, crafts, and other fun fall activities. Pinecone Artwork Start by decorating...
View Article6 Signs You May Be a Lawnmower Parent
Most parents want what is best for their children and will do whatever it takes to give them the most opportunities to become successful in their adult lives. But not everyone agrees about the best...
View ArticleShould You Let Your Child Win at Family Games?
Everyone likes to be the winner in a competition and family games is no exception. Adults as well as children want to collect the most play money or find the best hiding spot. Most adults have learned...
View ArticleDoes Gender Inequality Start at Home?
The gender gap, which refers to the differences between women and men in a variety of areas such as salaries, career opportunities, and healthcare, has been well documented for many years. There is...
View Article4 Ways to Encourage Girls to Pursue Math and Science Courses (and Careers)
It’s no secret that there is a dearth of females in the fields of math and science. According to Monster.com, “Women only account for 13 percent of engineering and 25 percent of computer and math...
View ArticleHow Parental Involvement Affects the Mental Health of Students
Parents already know how important it is to be involved in their children’s lives. Among other benefits, strong parental support is linked to better behavior in school as well as higher levels of...
View ArticleSchool Refusal: Why Some Kids Won’t Go to School
If getting your child to school on time involves tears, tantrums, or sophisticated negotiation methods, then you’re not alone. On any given school day, nearly a quarter of American kids are digging in...
View Article3 Ways to Solve Your Child’s Procrastination Problem
Procrastination: It isn’t just for adults. In fact, it’s a defense mechanism against stress and anxiety that often develops in childhood. Procrastination is not a character trait that parents would...
View ArticleHow Teaching Kids To Be Kind Can Affect Their Success
Most parents want their kids to be successful, and they will try to equip them for a competitive world. Often, the prevailing model of success is defined by the drive to acquire. In general, our...
View ArticleHow to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Many adults are feeling anxious about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and managing those feelings is a real challenge. That challenge is more difficult for parents, who must also support their...
View ArticleMake Quarantine Memorable with Giggle Parenting
We are more than a month into the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and it has been hard on everyone in one way or another. Some of us are new to online learning, others are balancing demanding work...
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Amid Worldwide Protests: A Frank Perspective on Racism for Parents
Editor’s Note: On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died while police restrained him face down on the ground—kneeling on his neck and back as he struggled to breath and eventually...
View ArticleNine Popular Apps for Teens That Parents Should Monitor
Cell phones and tablets—if your teen doesn’t have one already, they are likely asking to get one. But with so many apps being released every day, it can be hard to keep track of everything teenagers...
View ArticleHow Incorporating Mindfulness Could Improve Your Parenting Skills
There’s a reason that the popularity of apps that help people practice mindfulness has skyrocketed in recent years. According to the American Psychology Association, the 2,600-year-old practices of...
View ArticleWhy School Is Not the Only Place to Kickstart Kids’ Socialization
According to Allison Miller, an experienced Learning Coach who worked with her own four children at home, there is one question that she always hears: “How do kids in online learning engage in...
View Article5 Parenting Hacks for Your Family’s Best Summer Yet
What if you could snap your fingers and—poof!—parenting suddenly became easier? While such a miraculous finger snap doesn’t exist, these parenting hacks may be just the tips and tricks you need to keep...
View ArticleWant to Eliminate Summer Boredom? Here Are 6 Summer Boredom Busters
How many times have you heard the dreaded “I’m bored” this summer? Summer is a good time for kids to have a little less structure and use their imaginations. However, it certainly helps to have a list...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Educational Day Trips for Families in the Northeast
Welcome back to Learning Liftoff’s series for beautiful, educational day spots for families all over the country! This week, Learning Liftoff has compiled a list of 10 places for families in the...
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...
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