Stress Management Techniques for Parents of School-Age Children
Avoid Bringing Stress Home Your work gives you a lot to think about. You have to meet deadlines, handle clients, and satisfy your boss and co-workers. When people get home, they tend to off-load. They want to talk about what they’re going through, so they talk to their kids. That’s natural, but many people are … Continue reading Stress Management Techniques for Parents of School-Age Children
How to Spark Interest in STEM Studies
1. Talk About Practical Applications of STEM Your child may struggle to understand how STEM education applies to their life. In reality, STEM touches every aspect of their life. It’s important to point out STEM in your day-to-day activities. Your microwave, phone, car, and television are all the results of STEM research. Children who don’t … Continue reading How to Spark Interest in STEM Studies
What Should a 3rd Grader Know?: Requirements and Expectations
Third-grade education — especially curriculums for critical subjects like math, reading, science, writing, and history — varies depending on the school’s city or state, academic goals, even individual teacher preferences. Differences in state-level curriculums can make it difficult, or even impossible, to determine what your third grader should know. For example, even though similarities between … Continue reading What Should a 3rd Grader Know?: Requirements and Expectations
10 Important Questions to Ask at a Parent-Teacher Conference
Most educational activity takes place between educators and students. However, there is one area where parents and educators consistently and purposefully interact, as well: parent-teacher conferences. These events provide an ideal opportunity for parents to get updates on their children’s academic progress. They can also learn about their social and emotional development and the various … Continue reading 10 Important Questions to Ask at a Parent-Teacher Conference
Distance Learning Best Practices for Parents
Distance learning has been possible for many years, but the COVID-19 pandemic brought the concept of virtual learning into sharp focus. The ability to attend classes, teach subjects, and generally transfer knowledge remotely became an imperative part of the educational system — and distance learning appears to be here to stay. While distance learning is … Continue reading Distance Learning Best Practices for Parents