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Music Education on a Budget
How to find kids music lessons on a budget. Budgeting Music Education Over the years there have been a lot of studies showing that music lessons can improve a child’s math skills. More important though, is [...]
School Zone Safety
A few driving safety tips for those school zones. School Zone Safety Now that summer is gone and the kids are back in school, it’s time to put our guard back up when it comes to [...]
Daycares and Children’s Nutrition
When it comes to the nutritional requirements of our children, daycare plays a big role. Finding a daycare or homecare situation for your child is always a challenge. Ensuring that children are placed in a care [...]
Preschool Brain Development and Education
Are your preschooler’s cognitive skills developing on track? Preschool Development During the preschool period, children begin to develop abilities that will help them fair well once they enter school. But Dr. Richard Selznick, author of The [...]
Preparing A Preschooler for Kindergarten
Is your preschooler ready for kindergarten? If not, there’s a lot parents can do to help prepare a child. Inspite of our best efforts, sometimes children just aren’t ready to take the big step of heading [...]
Preparing Children for Grade One
When it comes to our children’s education, entering the first grade represents a big milestone. Fortunately there are ways to ease the transition. Grade one! It’s quite a milestone in a child’s life…and a parent’s! For [...]
Kids Exposed to Second Hand Smoke Miss More School
Children who live in households where one or more parents smoke miss more school days than children who live in smoke-free households. The US study found that in homes with one smoker, children aged 6 to [...]
Preparing Your Child for School
How to get your preschooler prepared for school in the fall. Preparing for School Is your pre-school child starting school this coming fall? Getting kids school ready now, is only going to make the transition easier [...]
Correcting Children’s Speech
When your child mispronounces words and sounds should you correct them? Most language experts say “no”. As adults, it’s often tempting to correct our young children when their speech isn’t perfect. However we need to remind [...]
Parenting a Child with a Learning Disability
If you suspect that your child has a learning disability, you’re not alone. It’s been estimated that about 15% of children have them, effecting how they feel about themselves and their education. We’re learning more and [...]
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