Help your child develop good homework and study habits and you’ll be helping them succeed in every subject. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some back to school tips including these:
Create an environment that is conducive to doing homework. Youngsters need a permanent work space in their bedroom or another part of the [...]
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Does the cost of college texts have you bewildered? There are some options, as this New York Times essay humorously explains.
One suggestion: check out BookFinder.com. They can help you save a significant portion of the cost, though not without some caveats. It helps to know before classes start what text you’ll need, what [...]
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The transition from summer to school can be difficult for many children … and their parents. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to make it easier. KidsHealth has an article worth reading which includes the following tips:
get enough sleep (establish a reasonable bedtime so that they’ll be well-rested and ready [...]
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has some recommendations for back-to-school. Suggestions for making the first day easier are:
Remind your child that she is not the only student who is a bit uneasy about the first day of school. Teachers know that students are anxious and will make an extra effort to make sure everyone [...]
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