Tips for a Working Homeschool Parent
For some families, foregoing two incomes is not an option, but their child’s education is a priority. In these cases, both parents are working full or part time, and one or both parents are acting as a...
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5 Thanksgiving Crafts
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we want to help you get ready for the holiday with some great crafts. Today, we’re sharing Learning Liftoff’s editors’ picks for the top five easy...
View ArticlePraising Your Child for Being Smart: A Good Idea?
Giving your children positive feedback is important to keep them motivated and give them confidence. But the kind of praise you give can make a difference. Telling your kid that she’s smart seems like...
View Article8 Tips to Find and Cultivate Your Child’s Inner Genius
Every child has strengths that can be cultivated. But how do parents go about fostering these talents in their children and, perhaps, uncovering their inner genius? Thanks to the increased...
View ArticleThe Lost Art of Writing Thank You Notes
After all of the holiday hoopla, January can feel a little dull. In my part of the country, outside of Philadelphia, PA, the days stretch out grayly, the evenings fall too quickly, and there are few...
View ArticleMindset Theory and Why We Should Rethink Praising Children
In recent TV ads, AT&T features four schoolchildren—endearingly cute or incredibly annoying, depending on the viewer—who respond to an adult moderator’s question, “What’s better, bigger or...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need to Know About Trivia Crack
More than 9 out of 10 American teenagers use social media, and platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are part of every day life for millions. So whether you’re on the cutting edge yourself,...
View ArticleBest Fairy Tale Movies: Alice in Wonderland
From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. While some parents may...
View ArticleBest Fairy Tale Movies: Snow White and the Huntsman
From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the...
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5 Ideas for a Better Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl XLIX is here, and we’re ready to kick off the weekend with some recipes, crafts, and activities to make sure you have the best sports theme party on the block this weekend, Jan. 30 – Feb. 1....
View ArticleBest Fairy Tale Movies: The NeverEnding Story
From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the...
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Learning Liftoff’s Favorite Fairy Tale Movies
From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the...
View ArticleWhy Parents of Teens Need To Stop Talking and Start Listening
When our children are younger, they need constant guidance. It starts at birth. We learn to nurture, guide, and teach. And though our kids learn at a rapid pace and start to fascinate us with their...
View Article7 Tips For How to Motivate Teenagers
If you are a parent to a teenager, you know the struggles of figuring out how to motivate teenagers in the right ways. Be it in academics, sports or household responsibilities, creating a sense of...
View ArticleNavigating the Teen Years: A Guide for Families
The teen years. We were all there once. And, yet, it’s a stage of life that remains confusing and challenging for all involved. It’s really no wonder. Teenagers are in the midst of multiple changes...
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5 Valentine’s Day Ideas for this Weekend
Valentine’s Day is next weekend, and it can be a bit overwhelming to make sure significant others and kids are all made to feel special. On top of that, you probably have to help your kids put...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need to Know About the Measles Outbreak
Fifteen years after the highly contagious disease was eradicated in the United States, a recent measles resurgence has left some parents fearful and confused about what it all means for their children...
View ArticleHow to Teach Your Kid to Stop Procrastinating
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 any parent would...
View Article3 Ways to Make Students Listen
Getting kids to listen can be a struggle at times. I know when I was in high school, listening was not my primary focus. I was too busy working on my social skills and writing notes to friends instead...
View ArticleMonitoring Your Teen’s Cell Phone. What’s Right? And What’s Too Much?
Stacy is an honor roll high school student in Virginia. She participates in a number of school activities, is active in her church and has a large circle of friends. One weekend, she went on a...
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