2013 Summer Reading Programs Guide

Summer vacation does not have to mean a vacation from reading! The summer months are a great time to expand your child's literary world, teach them to enjoy reading for pleasure, help sharpen school skills and bridge the gap between school years. There are also many programs available to reward your reader this summer!

Tips for Overcoming Common Homework Hurdles

For students at just about all grade levels, homework is an inevitable fact of life. Many families struggle to fit homework into their busy schedules. The good news is, with a little planning and a few tweaks to your routine, many common homework hurdles can be avoided.

Shannon Fields

Five Easy Tips to Motivate Your Child to Read

Read Across America Day on March 1, 2013, is the largest celebration of reading in the country and a reminder that reading never goes out of style. Reading is an adventure that begins early in a child's life and should extend beyond the classroom.

15 Ways to Get Involved in Your Child’s Education

It’s no secret that children are most successful when parents are consistent, supportive and involved with their education. How to accomplish that in the practical sense, however, isn’t always as easy as it looks. The good news? It’s never too late to get involved.

Shannon Fields

3 Tips to Help a Reluctant Reader

If your child is struggling with reading comprehension, reading like a robot, or just unwilling to pick up a book and read, you may be shocked by the advice of experienced educator, former school administrator and author Kumar Sathy.

Advice for Nurturing Gifted & Talented Children

Regardless of the nature of their abilities, raising a gifted child is not without its own unique set of challenges. We asked our experts to weigh in with advice and tips for making the most of your child’s potential.

Brooke Barnett

Simple Science Experiment: Homemade Icicles

Winter is upon us and with it some freezing weather. Well, that depends on where you are. Some kids rarely have a chance to see some snow or the iconic icicles. This month’s simple science experiment will have your child creating homemade icicles.

Steve Davala

Manners Today, Job Success Tomorrow

By paying attention to details of personal appearance, projecting an air of confidence and courtesy and ultimately minding their best manners, your child can take the first step towards launching the career of their dreams.

Kevan Goff-Parker

Simple Science Experiments: Slime Time

It’s almost time for Halloween, and here is an experiment that is as creepy as it is cool. Of course, it will also help your child become a good thinker. But you don’t have to tell them that.

Steve Davala

Parent-Teacher Conferences: 10 Questions to Ask

Given the short time allocated per parent-teacher conference, it’s important to ask your child’s teacher the questions that can help you better understand your child’s academic performance, gain a clearer picture into any strengths and weaknesses and create a collaborative relationship that will last throughout the year.

Brooke Barnett