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Going to High School Part Time

I was never the kind of kid who would skip class. No, in high school I was a superstar: diligent, focused, and driven. Now I look back and I wonder exactly what I was driving towards so intensely. While it’s unlikely that I would have come up out of my focused state to look around, smell the flowers, and consider other options and opportunities, I can promote that saner alternative to those who are students now. High school can be a pressure cooker, but why? There are many skills to be learned in the great, wide world. Taking some time … Continue reading →

The Truth about School Support Staff

There are many people who work in a school. When thinking about schools, most people think of a principal, teachers, and students. However, the faculty and staff and management of a school go far beyond that when it comes to the people that make it successful. A school is made up of a principal, teachers, and students. It also has educational assistants, cafeteria workers, custodians, maintenance personnel, bus drivers, secretaries, guidance counselors, and nurses. All of these people contribute greatly to the make-up of the school atmosphere and the success of the students. Like they have about teachers, society and … Continue reading →

“I Hate School!”

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Despite all of the positive support from parents and no matter how nice and fun the teacher is, there are some children that just do not like school. In fact, when asked, they will say that they hate school. These feelings usually come on a day to day basis and often do not last for a long period of time. However, long-term stress from school, or anything else for that matter, can take a toll on your health. Children may begin having stomachaches and headaches and often mention that he does not feel well. The child may encounter trouble sleeping … Continue reading →

Single Moms Going Back to School – Part Three

For the third part of this ten-part series pertaining to single moms going back to school, I wanted to talk about money, the heart of the matter. When I decided to start school from home, the greatest concern, and fear was the financial end of paying for school. Yes, I knew that finishing my degree was going to push me ahead in my job or a new job, making more money so my kids could enjoy a better life. However, I also knew I would have to make some initial sacrifices to achieve my goal, which was scary. I am … Continue reading →

Give Your Teen Opportunities to Make Their Own Decisions

Growing up I really had very little opportunity to make my own decisions. Even when I was 18 years old and living at home, very rarely could I make a decision that didn’t have to go past my parents. In fact, I remember wanting to drop a particular college course I was taking (and that I was paying for) but my parents wouldn’t let me. By 19 years of age I was on my own, tired of never being allowed the chance to make a grownup decision. I think I tucked that away somewhere inside of me as a lesson … Continue reading →

Miss Guided

“Miss Guided” is a new comedy that premiered last week on ABC. Judy Greer stars as Becky Freely, a young woman who has chosen to go into counseling for her career and is now working as the guidance counselor at her alma mater. She would like to think that her own insecurities about her high school experience are far behind her – she had braces and wasn’t the skinniest, prettiest, or most popular girl at school – but from time to time, she has memories of what it was like to be an outcast, and she feels herself to be … Continue reading →

Help Students Prepare for Their Future

Deciding whether or not you will attend college and what you want for your future is a big decision for children. However, the earlier that a child can begin making these decisions the better. As an eighth grade student in my county, children take a career scope test to determine their strengths and weaknesses. The test matches the students’ skills with careers for the future. The students also talk with a high school counselor and are asked to choose a path of study for high school. The path may be college bound or technical school bound. Parents and teachers alike … Continue reading →

Seven Habits to Raising or Teaching Successful Teens

I think that all middle school teachers would agree that the teen years are some of the most confusing and stressful years of a child’s life. During the teenage years, children struggle with beginning between childhood and adulthood. While being a teenager is tough, raising one (or teaching one) can be equally as hard. Some parents give into struggles and let their teens control. Others create too many struggles and their teens turn to defiance. Knowing exactly how to handle your teenager can be difficult. Sean Covet gave some great tips on raising a successful teenager in his book The … Continue reading →

Embarking on the Senior Year

I am sure that this will only be the first blog where I share some of my experiences as the parent of a high school senior. Of course, I will try not to bore you with my poetic waxings and emotional carrying on (as if I was the first and last mother to ever have a child grow up and be on the brink of diving into the pool of life), but you may have to indulge me just a bit as we embark on my eldest daughter’s senior year… Yesterday, my daughter and I had a long chat about … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 14- April 20

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This has been a wonderful week at Families.com! In education, I have discussed many topics concerning issues that children may face. These include bullies, cheating, school violence, and parent involvement. Check them out below. Sunday, April 15 School Bully In this article I discuss actions and signs of a school bully. Most every class has some degree of bullying. Bullying can lead to very serious and dangerous actions. Why do Children Bully at School? There are several different reasons why children choose to bully others. In this article I discuss each of the reasons. Some bullies enjoy power while others … Continue reading →