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23 Aug 2008 06:14 AM

Quick Tips For The New School Year

by Nicole Humphrey

The first few weeks of the new school year are always very hectic for all parties involved, from the teacher, to the student and home again to the parent. There are forms to fill out, supplies to get and events to attend. Here are a few quick tips to make your first few weeks of school much easier.

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22 Aug 2008 10:12 AM

Connecting With Your Child's New Teacher

by Nicole Humphrey

With a new school year upon us, it means new grades and new teachers. The new teacher is the one person that will be consistent in your child's life for the next nine months.

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20 Aug 2008 12:02 PM

Quick Tips to Have a Smooth Back to School Transition

by Nicole Humphrey

It's that time of year again, and in most parts of the world, school is looming before us. It is time for sharpened pencils, creaky textbooks and the smell of the cafeteria. The transition time between summer and back to school is extremely difficult for both children and adults.

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18 Aug 2008 07:36 PM

The New Face of Education

by Nicole Humphrey

I thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself as the new face of education here at families.com. I bring to the table not only years of experience as a student, but also as a teacher for 12 years and now a parent of five students ranging in grades 4th-8th grade.

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31 Jul 2008 04:20 PM

High Schools: Back to One Path?

by Lyn Newton

As most know, students are being required to do more and more at an earlier age and grade level. Higher standards and skills are being required of students at earlier ages than ever before. Students are being asked to identify what they want from their future at an age as early as seventh grade.

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30 Jul 2008 07:23 PM

More Questions to Help Relate to Your Child

by Lyn Newton

One of my previous articles began discussing how many parents become frustrated with their children and how their children respond to school and teachers. Many parents comment on how they cannot understand their children and their actions.

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30 Jul 2008 05:22 PM

How to Relate to Your Child about School Issues

by Lyn Newton

I have seen many parents frustrated about their child's performance and attitude toward school. Many parents come to teachers, principals, and counselors and questions how to encourage or relate to their child about school issues.

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30 Jul 2008 02:19 PM

More Tips for Dealing with Students

by Lyn Newton

The last article that I published began listing some ideas for teachers and parents about dealing with children. In many cases, teachers and parents can use the same guidelines and rules when it comes to being teachers and parents.

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29 Jul 2008 05:17 PM

Tips for Teachers on Dealing with Students

by Lyn Newton

Teaching and parenting go hand in hand. Teacher skills are very inclusive of parenting skills. Therefore in many cases, teachers must think like parents. There are some key ideas that both teachers and parents can use when concerning children.

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29 Jul 2008 02:15 PM

When Your Child Makes Bad Grades...

by Lyn Newton

Many parents worry about their child's progress in school. It is a parent's responsibility to ensure that their children are getting the education that they need to succeed in life. Part of this responsibility includes keeping track of grades.

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