S’more Than Just Fun According to the RAND Corporation, a non-profit research organization, children who participate in summer programs, like experiential learning activities offered in an organized camp, are less likely to experience a significant [Read More]
Parents spend a lot of time trying to motivate kids. We use chore charts, checklists, reminders and rewards to get them to feed the dog, clean their rooms, and complete schoolwork. But these techniques don’t [Read More]
AREA 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. [Read More]
With more than 30,000 private schools in the United States today, according to the National Center for Education, the chances of finding one in your corner of the world are pretty good. Finding one that [Read More]
Education is one of the most important investments a parent can make for their family. A good education develops strong values and a love of learning, ultimately positioning a child for success later in life. [Read More]
Many of us have worn braces, and adults, teens and children alike are wearing them now. Sure, a lot has changed in the last 20 years in braces, and luckily, most of the changes are [Read More]
Back to school can be an exciting time of new experiences. Our children may face new teachers, new classmates, and new challenges. Sometimes there is so much new to face all at once that it [Read More]
When avid hiker Shanti Hodges of Portland, OR welcomed her son, Mason, she was unsure and somewhat nervous about venturing out into nature with a newborn. But not one to stay inside, she decided to [Read More]
Teachers affirm that a well-planned school field trip make topics of study come alive by helping them associate concepts learned in the classroom with real world applications. Students retain information on the subject as a [Read More]
The intense demands of school work may cause you to hesitate when it comes to after-school time. Although you don’t want to overload you child’s schedule, the academic, social and physical benefits of extracurricular programs [Read More]
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