Archive for 'Education'
How Physical Education Affects Children’s Grades
How physical education and academics can go hand in hand. Phys. Ed. and Academics It’s recommended that school-aged children and teens get sixty minutes of exercise each day. Considering that a good part of their day [...]
Stress for Today’s Students
Why today’s high school students feel so stressed out. Students & Stress Some studies have shown that today’s high school students feel a great deal of anxiety and stress, with nearly 30% saying that they’re losing [...]
Driving to School
Keeping teens safe when they drive to school. Driving to School Did your teen work and save for a car this summer? Or maybe she uses the family car to get to school some days. Believe [...]
Children’s Fitness Linked to Good Grades
Middle school children who are fit have better grades than unfit children according to research out of Michigan State University. The researchers studied the link between how children scored on standardized tests and the grades on [...]
Tips for Going to Middle School or High School
The middle school and high school years can be filled with all sorts of bumps along the way. But there are ways to help make the move out of elementary school a little easier for your [...]
Stress in High School
Signs that your teen may find high school to be a bit overwhelming. Stress in High School From peers difficulties, to academic pressure, the high school years can be a very stressful time in a teen’s [...]
Girls and Education
Setting high expectations for our daughter’s education. Girls and Education There was a time when girls rarely went onto university or college. Today, more than 50% of university degrees are awarded to women. Still, many girls [...]
School Trips
A look at the many benefits of the overnight school trip. School Trips Whether it’s to travel to a new country, a band trip, or a school sports league, overnight school trips can be a child’s [...]
Overcoming Homework Battles with Your Kids
With a few tips, you can overcome homework battles with your children. Homework Battles Today, kids can get a lot of homework, and getting them to do it can be a running battle in many homes. [...]
Smart but Scattered
Written especially for parents, this accessible, state-of-the-science guide provides crucial knowledge and tools for supporting school-age kids who lack or lag behind in executive skills-the core, brain-based habits of mind required to “execute” tasks like getting [...]
