For children, winter break is magical. Not only do they get to celebrate the holidays with their families, they also get a couple glorious weeks off from school. But winter break always feels too short, and when their first day back rolls around, you’ll probably hear a few groans and grumbles from your child as you send them off to...
They say life is what happens when you're making plans. Here we are again, five months after schools abruptly closed amid the COVID-19 lockdown, gearing up for yet another round of distance learning. This time, we have time to prepare, and that’s half the battle. So, I called my very dear friend Amy Baez and begged for some insider homeschooling tips...
The academic year will probably look different thanks to the pandemic. Whether your children’s school will reopen for classes or continue with an online learning model, you may find that your kids need extra help to succeed this year. With the right tech and online resources, you can give your kids a leg up if they’re struggling. Learn about some...
It's Back to School season. Families are posting picture of their children on the first day of school. Parenting are finishing picking up items on long school supplies lists. New shoes are getting their first big stretch and moment to shine. You can smell September in the air everywhere. Getting back into the swing of things after a long summer break can be...
The summer is quickly coming to an end, and soon children all across the United States will start complaining about something more painful than homework when they head back to school. According to one study of American students ages 11 to 15 years, 64% reported complaints of back pain related to heavy backpacks. In fact more than half of students...