Dealing With Separation Anxiety

Anyone who's ever detached a wailing first-day preschooler from her leg knows the tribulations of separation anxiety. You and your child have grown used to spending the day together, and now for whatever reason both of you have to let go and adjust to a new lifestyle. Guilt, sadness, and fear are all common reactions to this change - but there are ways to make the transition easier. Read on for tips on how to cope.

How To Handle a “Bad Teacher”

By Stacy DeBroff

It's a problem all parents will encounter at least once in their child's school career: a really bad teacher. If your child is lucky, he will be blessed with many wonderful teachers, but the reality is that he will likely face some average ones in the mix, and inevitably those lacking the skills, expertise, teaching style, or personality you hoped for. Whether you think a teacher is doing a poor job in the classroom or if your child simply does not connect with her, this is a difficult problem to tackle - one that demands a great deal of parental attention and action.

Pros of Private School

Parents are feeling more and more pressure to give their kids an added boost when it comes to their education, fearing that if they leave it up to the public schools, their child will get lost in the crowds or their talents will go undeveloped, vaulting them into a mediocre adulthood. Many complaints such as overcrowded public schools are justified, but the question of enrolling your child in private school is worth extensive thought, and the question of cost is weights heavily.

This shift in dissatisfaction with public schools is increasing as overcrowding and poor testing results at some public schools receive more publicity.

How Can I Help my Struggling Reader?

 By Stacy DeBroff

Reading is such a fundamental element of school that the first signs of struggle can be frightening. Most kids, however, usually struggle at some point, and all kids go through phases where their love for books wanes. The trick is to help your child stay upbeat and get them engage in reading what they love.

What Steps Should I Take to Prepare My Child for the Beginning of the School Year?

The start of the school year can stir anxieties for both child and parent – particularly if your child is attending school for the first time. There are ways to quell your child’s fears and make sure he’s well-prepared, whether he’s a an eager kindergartener or a more seasoned scholar.

Back-to-School Shopping

The back to school rush is one of the most hectic and stressful times of year for parents. As most are pressed for time and attempting to stick to a budget, all the back-to-school shopping expenses and tasks (clothes, new shoes, school supplies etc.) can seem overwhelming, especially when you have a whining child on your hands who most likely either detests shopping or wants everything in the store. There are a few tips and ideas parents can keep in mind to help maintain their sanity and ensure that their child gets what he/she needs without breaking the bank or spending the end of you summer in a constant rush back and forth to the mall.