For many young campers, there is often an abundance of excitement prior to attending camp. But there may also be a big letdown once the experience is over. To help children handle before-and-after camp transitions, [Read More]
At the restaurant, a young girl fidgets in her chair. The server places a tall glass of milk in front of her. “What do you say?” reminds her mother. “Thank you,” responds the child dutifully. [Read More]
Childhood shyness is a common concern among parents, who fear their youngsters may lack self-confidence and lag behind in social development. But with preparation, practice and patience, most reserved children can learn how to successfully [Read More]
Even the most well–intentioned people rarely know how to ask about adoption or discuss adoption without “saying the wrong thing.” I’m not talking about being politically correct; I mean being sensitive about your words on [Read More]
When Traci Bryant’s son first went to preschool in 2013 at age 4, she says he brought home a special treasure with him – lice. And before she knew it, it had spread to both [Read More]
Guiding your high school student through college entrance exams can be intimidating, especially for parents navigating the process for the first time. But there’s no reason to worry. While you may not be able to [Read More]
It’s amazing how many diapers an infant or even a toddler can go through weekly, much less daily. But what if you had to decide between buying diapers and paying for the necessities of life, [Read More]
Since Junior’s birth, you’ve been socking away savings from every paycheck to ensure he has money for college. After all, responsible parents make sure he has the education to prepare him for the workforce, to [Read More]
Many students in Alabama take the ACT, but depending on where your child desires to go to school, the SAT may also be a necessity. Starting in spring 2016, the College Board will be [Read More]
Literature is one of the pillars of any educational system, and of course the key to literature is reading a lot of books. Fortunately, many of the great books we often want our children to [Read More]
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