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Raising independent, self-reliant kids

Parenting is about keeping your kids safe and secure but are your efforts to "help" actually blocking your child's independenc

Back to school blues or something more?

For many kids, back to school means higher levels of anxiety. Learn about the "silent worries" kids won't talk about and what

Keep your kids studying! Tips to help you help your child finish the school year strong!

Keeping your kids focused in the last weeks of school can be a challenge! Here's a few tips to help your child finish the year strong wh

The First Weeks of School

"Mom, I don't want to go to school." It's only the first month of school and the honeymoon is over already?! Unfortunately, it only takes...

"How was school?" 2 ways to get more than a one word answer!

Kids are so different, even within the same family. At the end of the school day some kids share every detail while others need to be...

Sort now, save $$ later!

School has ended and the kids have dumped boxes and backpacks full of school items at our front door. Does your family shove the mess...

Test Anxiety: Tips for overcoming test stress

Whether it's a spelling test, a math quiz or state standardized testing, many children feel stressed over testing. Here's a quick rundown...

Holding your child back in school

It’s the time of year when parents and teachers meet to discuss a child’s achievements and their progression to the next grade level. For...

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