Category: Education
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How to Prevent the Summer Slide
What is the Summer Slide? The “summer slide” refers to the way kids tend to forget stuff they learned during the previous school year over their summer break. Not the little stuff like their state’s bird, but the big stuff, like math and reading skills. Elementary school kids, especially, they really need these skills to…
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How to Teach Kids Coding: 6 Fun Ways to Explore Coding and Programming for Kids
When my son came home from school a few months ago asking if he could use a coding website that he started using in class, I admit I was super excited. Coding isn’t something I necessarily thought he’d be interested in, but was always hoping he would be. Apparently, all it took for him to…
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A Closer Look at Student Loans: What Parents Should Know
Everything Parents Need to Know About Student Loans for College There’s a lot to think about when your baby is heading off to college. If you’re like me, you’re probably consumed by overwhelming pride and sadness. My oldest is right at that stage, a junior in high school doing all the college things, like getting…
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How to Improve Reading Skills of Children Who Don’t Love to Read
Reading doesn’t seem to be as interesting to today’s children as it used to be. Screens have taken over as traditional books and toys fall to the wayside. But reading skills are still important. They open a child’s world to creativity, language, and communication skills. And reading does not need to be boring! The trick is…
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5 Reasons to Read to Your Older Child
Reading is a vital skill for children to learn. But once children reach the age when they are able to read on their own, many parents believe their work is done. Once your child knows how to read, you might wonder, “Why continue to read to them? Won’t that stunt their progress if they don’t…
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5 Homeschooling Tips for Keeping Your Child’s Education on Track While Out of School
Wearing the hat of a teacher in addition to being a parent can be overwhelming, especially during these uncertain times. Those of us who haven’t taught or homeschooled before are left with hundreds of questions about how to homeschool their kids, like: What do I need to homeschool my child? How do I keep education…