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FAFSA Tips For Parents

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If paying for college is one of the most important considerations you have regarding your child’s education, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway into scholarships, subsidized student loans and a host of…
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How To Find The Best Summer Camp

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Despite frigid temperatures and unexpected snow in some parts of the country, now’s the time to start thinking summer—camps that is. Summer camps are one of the best ways to keep kids physically engaged and intellectually stimulated…
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Homework Help: Where to Get it

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Helping your child with his or her 3rd grade math assignment may have been a cinch; it may have even given you a little ego boost. But as your kids progress to higher grades, things will get far more difficult—for child and parent alike. Not…
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Best Ways to Support Your Kids' Education

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In many wealthy suburban schools the term “helicopter parent” elicits headaches in teachers and principals. It refers to parents who are so involved with their kids’ education that they seem to be always hovering above them. Yes,…
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5 Ways to Supplement Your Child's Education This Year

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The New Year is underway and with it comes a flurry of resolutions. For most people, these tend to center around health (diet and exercise). But for me, it is a time to think about what I can do to further my children’s education. I like…
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Music Makes Us Human

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You don't want to sit there crying like a sap in the middle of a church, but sometimes it just happens. At least, that's what happened to me recently as I watched my ten-year-old son Alexander, a budding drummer and percussionist, perform…
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When Your Kid Transfers Schools Midyear

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Attending a new school is a nerve-wracking experience for most kids. But a mid-year school transfer can be even more traumatic. After all, when you show up as the new kid in the middle of the year, all eyes are…
The 10 Best Gifts for Young Mathematicians

The 10 Best Gifts for Young Mathematicians

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Who knew there were so many cool math games that make the best gifts for young mathematicians? As a parent and home-school teacher, I have the difficult challenge of keeping math interesting and exciting for my kids, so discovering games…
The 10 Best Gifts for Young Scientists

The 10 Best Gifts for Young Scientists

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Christmastime is the perfect opportunity to help encourage your young science lover to explore the subject and pursue his or her dreams. Instead of buying lots of poor-quality toys, why not concentrate on just a few educational toys that promote…