5 Simple Ways to Save Money on back-to-school Shopping
The end of school holidays is a time most parents don't look forward to, considering it means back-to-school shopping. To your kids, shopping for new stuff is probably the best part of going back to school. This doesn't mean you have to break the bank. Don't let the seemingly endless lists of school supplies freak you out. With the following tips, you can save money on back-to-school-shopping. Reuse Last Year's Gear Before you rush out to get new stuff, you might want to go through your current inventory. There might be plenty of school supplies lying around the house, including…
Keeping Kids on Track Academically this Summer | #education
Every kid looks forward to being free from school and spending the entire summer doing nothing. However, studies are showing that kids experience a loss of academic skills over the course of a summer filled with vegging out in front of the TV. But thanks to a few sneaky ways to learn while having fun, you can keep your kiddos ready for a new grade in the fall! Sign up for reading clubs or programs at your library: Getting your kids to read over the summer is a huge accomplishment. Make it even more fun by signing up for reading programs…
Four Apps that Every High School Student Needs | #highschool #teens
High school is stressful for both teenagers and their parents. Between homework, prepping for the SAT, and fitting in all the extra curricular activities, it's no wonder anxiety is on the rise among teenagers. Thankfully, technology is helping to reduce the stress and worry with some awesome apps. myHomework Student Planner- This app is the best thing since Spotify made mobile playlists free to use. First, it's very clean and user friendly which I love. Secondly, on top of keeping track of homework assignments and exams, students are rewarded with Amazon credits, movie tickets, and food coupons for completely assignments.…
6 Tips for Parents with Children That Struggle with School #kids #school
When the school day is over, most good parents will do their best to help their children successfully complete homework assignments. This doesn't mean your children won't occasionally struggle to get it done, however. Keep these six tips in mind when your child is having a hard time completing school work at home. Remain Calm Image via Flickr by SiSterPhotograPher Because children are going to get frustrated from time to time with school work, it's important to remain calm when they do. Feeding into their frustration and anger with your own only makes matters worse. Even trying to have a…
Sick Happens | Open Letter to the State of Texas
Dear State of Texas, Thank you for taking the time to send me three letters, one for each of my school aged children, to let me know that they have a high number of absences. I understand that in pursuant to Section § of the Texas Education Code, that I am hereby advised that if a student has unexcused absences from school for 10 or more days or parts of days within a six (6 - in case I can not spell) month period in the same school year, or for three (3 - in case I can not spell…