Reading to children at home can set them up for success in school and life, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. With the right resources, parents can influence their kids’ enjoyment of reading. [Read More]
Raise your hand if you have ever gifted a teacher with an apple or a Christmas ornament saying something along the lines of “Number 1 Teacher.” You raised your hand, didn’t you? As a society [Read More]
Many moms who choose to homeschool their own children were not homeschooled themselves. However, like myself, they may have some fond memories of back-to-school traditions that they may want to incorporate into their new way [Read More]
Getting yourself out the door on time on weekday mornings is tough enough. But with kids to manage too, it’s a recipe for multitasking madness. Besides getting them up, dressed, showered, groomed and fed, there are [Read More]
Competition can sharpen kids’ skills and drive them to achieve their personal best. But when undue emphasis is placed on winning and excelling, it can be detrimental to a child and his relationship with others. As a [Read More]
Private Schools Advent Episcopal School 2019 6th Ave. N. Birmingham, AL 35203 205-252-2535 mdykes@adventepiscopalschool.org http://www.adventepiscopalschool.org Advent Episcopal School, located in downtown Birmingham, offers a highly accelerated curriculum for bright students in grades 4K-8. Before-school and [Read More]
When a child dislikes a teacher – or feels disliked by one – school becomes a daily struggle. Just ask Constance Zimmer. Her stepson Harrison, now a happy fifth grader, got off on the wrong foot [Read More]
The first day of preschool is a big step in the life of a young child. While certainly exciting, the milestone can be a stressful one for children (and even many parents) as oftentimes it’s [Read More]
The moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book. You probably won’t be so thrilled, however, when her [Read More]
For many high school students, college probably seems too far away to even think about, much less plan for. But even in the ninth grade, college is much closer than they think, and thinking about [Read More]
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