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Father Makes PTA History

by Michele Cheplic

14 Jan 2009 01:00 PM

When was the last time you saw a dad at a PTA meeting? Apparently, males are scarce at most Parent-Teacher Association meetings, which is why the appointment of Charles J. Saylors as the new president of the educational organization is making headlines around the country.

Volunteering When You Have Other Children

by Mary Ann Romans

05 Dec 2008 05:14 PM

Schools usually need a lot of volunteers throughout the year. There are many activities, programs, lessons and fundraisers that require parental help. And being a parent who volunteers helps you get to know what the school environment is like.

Connecting With Your Child's New Teacher

by Nicole Humphrey

22 Aug 2008 10:12 AM

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.

When Your Child Makes Bad Grades...

by Lyn Newton

29 Jul 2008 02:15 PM

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.

Foster Your Child's Intellect Through Environment

by Lyn Newton

18 Jul 2008 09:48 AM

It has been shown time and time again that it takes more than a school to highly educate a child. The best education that a child can receive will be a dual relationship between school and home.

Intellect is Not all Inherited

by Lyn Newton

18 Jul 2008 07:46 AM

There are some things that no matter how hard you try you simply cannot change about people or children. For example, you cannot change a person's genetic make-up. Some things are given to us at birth and are nonnegotiable.

Effects of Pushing Your Child Too Hard

by Lyn Newton

17 Jul 2008 07:08 PM

In my last article I discussed how some parents push their children to advance and be the best. I also discusses that some parents do this with their children's best interest in mind while others push for the competition of their children being better than others.

Do You Push Your Child Too Hard?

by Lyn Newton

17 Jul 2008 03:07 PM

Most all parents want the best for their children. They want them to succeed in school as well as in life. This desire for their children to well in life, especially school, can in some cases become obsessive. Parents forget that in many cases people learn by making mistakes.

More Library Trip Tips

by Lyn Newton

19 Jun 2008 08:29 AM

My last few articles have focused on taking trips to the library with your children. Young children of all ages can benefit from trips to the library. While some parents hesitate about taking a trip to the local library, it is an experience that all children should have.

Tips for Library Trips

by Lyn Newton

18 Jun 2008 09:57 AM

My last article began discussing the benefits of taking your child to the library. Even very young children can have positive experiences from trips to a local library. The previous article discussed some benefits for babies and toddlers.



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beauty1913 says...

"I agree with you because as students we didnt take things as serious as we should have but now that we know that we will be teaching knowledged to someone other than ourselves; then we want to make that imperssion."

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