Self-Directed Learning vs. Progressive Learning

There seem to be countless philosophies and methods regarding the best way for students to learn. It is hard to keep up with and...

Back to School: The Best Winter Coats and Accessories

Back to School means fall is on the horizon. We gladly welcome the changing of the seasons from the fiery hot summers to the...

5 Practical Strategies for Achieving Academic Goals Through Another Tough School...

It’s here! School’s back in session. Are you ready? Let’s face it, the past year and a half have been extra tough for kids,...

Healthy and Simple After School Snacks

If you're like most moms, as soon as your child comes through the door after school, you are waiting with baited breath to hear...

Back to School Shoes Your Student Needs

Back to school shopping is not just about getting notebooks and pencils. Back to school shoes are just as important. Whether it's walking through...

5 Effective Reading Strategies for Preschoolers

Preschoolers are like little sponges, ready to soak up the world around them. They are busy transitioning from "babies" into "big kids" and are...

10 Easy Mindfulness Activities for Children and Their Families

In today's world, we all, yes even children are overly scheduled, rushed, and always multitasking. As soon as we wake up, we're rushing to...

10 Tips For Developing Learning Strategies Over the Summer to Reduce...

Hello, Summer! There's nothing better than for your kiddo to finally be done with school (goodbye, early mornings!) While you may be thrilled that...

Do Science Fair Projects for Middle Schoolers Create Exciting Learning Opportunities...

Science fair projects for middle schoolers offer more than just an opportunity for students to showcase their scientific knowledge. The projects have a profound...

Helping Your Tween or Teen Set Academic Goals

Mid-school-year can be a challenging time for students and families. Often, academics begin to feel like a drag as the long countdown to summer...

5 Steps to Getting Your Kids Pumped for Back to School...

The new school year is right around the corner, and that means moms and dads everywhere are already trying to plan how they are...

Back To School: Fun and Fashionable School Shoes

Ever think to yourself: $150 for those?! It fits in the palm of my hand for goodness sakes! We want our kids to be stylish,...

Homeschooling or Not: 21 Back To School Outfits For All The...

Whether you are choosing to keep the kids at home, part-time in-school attendance, or full-time school this year, all the kids deserve some new...

Surviving a Science Fair Project in 3 Easy Steps 

Every year, that time rolls around that all parents dread: Science fair project season! No matter how much your child loves science, there is...

10 Items To Check Off Your School Supplies List

Can you believe summer is almost over and it is time to send your kids back to school? Are your kids as prepared as...

Cute Back to School Clothing for Girls and Boys

It is that time of year again - back to school. The buses are running, the school bells are ringing, and the kids can't...

21 Best Back To College Products Every Young Scholar Needs

Heading back to college can be an exciting yet daunting experience. With so many things to think about, it can be easy to forget...

Eco-Friendly Essentials to Pack a Plastic-Free School Lunch

We're officially a few months into the school year and by now you've probably found a groove that works for your daily school prep....

8 Ways to Sneak Learning into Your Child’s Summer

When the last dismissal bell rings for the school year, students everywhere will run out of the building with summer learning as the last...

Shop for Teens: Get the New Gear With Our List of...

When it comes to staying on top of the latest trends and finding the hippest products, teenagers are always at the forefront. From stylish...

Back to School: Fashion and Beauty Guide

The new school year is right around the corner (in some areas, it has already begun!). Back to school clothes shopping can be stressful...

Where In The World Are We? A World Map Adventure

“Mom, show me where I was born again please?” my middle child asked me while I was cooking dinner. My two oldest children were...

The 30 Million Word Gap

A 1995 study found that by the age of three, children in low-income homes knew 30 million less words that children raised in upper-class...

18 Great Back To School Activities To Keep Your Child Engaged...

Back-to-school time is always filled with excitement and jitters, especially on the first day of school. All the school supplies are new, as are...

Back to School Kids Lunch Boxes and Cool Backpacks

Let's go, Parents! Another school year means another round of kids lunch boxes and some pretty cool backpacks for the upcoming school year. You...

Optimize Your Morning Routine For School

After a long summer of sleeping in and hitting the snooze button, trying to get the kids up early for school may seem daunting....

All The School Gear You Need This Fall

The new school year is upon us, and that means it's time to start shopping for school gear and supplies. Of course, the list...

Fun And Safe Game Websites for Kids

With nearly five billion pages on the internet, searching for fun and safe game websites for kids might seem like searching for a needle...

Back to School: Going Beyond the Sack Lunch

Some would argue lunch is the best part of the school day. With lunchboxes like these, there will be no denying that! No matter...

How to Reach a Reluctant Reader

Arguably, one of the best milestones of childhood is learning to read. It's quite remarkable (and a bit emotional!) to watch your child blossom...

Educating Your Child About School Violence

  When considering the discussion you should have with your child(ren) regarding school violence, it seems like a daunting and unpleasant task. How do you...

5 Ways to Make Your Child a Testing Rockstar

  Spring time means many school districts are participating in a variety of state-mandated tests, which can be pretty stressful on kids. These tests play...

Organized, Uniformed and Ready for Kindergarten

  I’ve been mentally preparing myself for this day for years. My oldest child is finally old enough to go to kindergarten. With so many schooling...

15 New Shoes for Back to School & Work the Family...

Shoes for back to school are always a necessity. Whether you are in search of the perfect pair of athletic shoes, soft soles for...

5 Practical Tips For Developing Kindergarten Readiness at Home

Most parents want to make sure that their child is ready for Kindergarten before the time comes. But figuring out how exactly to make...

5 Signs That Your Child is Struggling to Read

  For many parents, there is nothing quite like snuggling up with your children and a good book and traveling off into an imaginary world...