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When the school bell rings, do your kids run to the TV or video games? After a hard day at school, students need some R & R, but it doesn’t have to come with a plug! Savvy moms can start an After School Club to inspire new hobbies and skills, while creating lasting relationships with their kids.
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It’s August and most area children will soon head back to school. For many children this is exciting, but for others, this time is scary. This might be especially true if your child is going to full day school for the first time.
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“History is the core of knowledge,” says Sonia Warshawski, holocaust survivor and speaker from Prairie Village. But after a recent study showed that 77 percent of high school students in a neighboring state cannot name our country’s first president, it seems many kids are dwelling in the Dark Ages. Warshawski believes it is up to us, parents, to teach a love of history to our children. Here are some ideas to bring history home in fun, exciting ways.
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We asked KC Parent readers to share their Back-To-School Tips and Traditions... these are just a few of our favorites!
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It's possible to give kids a fun way to keep up with learning by providing engaging books that feature hands-on activities. Three new books from DK Publishing will help kids of all ages fill their summer with science fun.
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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7! We make it simple to choose presents for the teachers and staff that have worked with your child for the last year with these simple tips.
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As warmer weather finally arrives and spring fever begins to hit, getting kids to study will get harder. A quiet, relaxing environment at home for homework and studying is important to get kids to crack down when the urge to be outside hits!
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Sophia Hull has struggled with reading since the second grade. Now in fifth grade, her mother, Maria Knowles from Kansas City, worries that Sophia’s difficulty is getting worse. Homework requires a parent by her side, prompting and encouraging her. Math word problems are the worst, as Sophia struggles to understand the words and then has trouble figuring out the answer.
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Parents want their children to be strong readers. They see reading ability as the ticket to a good college and a successful life. The first problem, however, may be getting children to read at all.
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Having children and watching them develop new skills is as rewarding as anything else we do as parents. We cherish our children’s achievement of milestones from their first tooth to their first step, but hearing a child speak his first word is like music to our ears!
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If your son or daughter is entering 11th grade, this will be their year of taking the SAT or ACT. But the question is, will they be taking it just once, or should they retake it several times, maybe even helped by a test prep class? According to the College Board, which administers the SAT, the average student who retests increases his or her score by approximately 40 points, statistically a fairly small amount. Is it worth the effort?
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As a math tutor, I once received a phone call from a mother so desperate for help that she held the phone out so I could hear the shouting match ensuing as her husband attempted to help their son, Chase, with math homework. It sounded more like the chaotic bedlam of a Jerry Springer soundstage than a suburban kitchen!
Homework dramas are common throughout Kansas City. Chase said he hated math, his frazzled parents were “losing it” trying to help, and emotions escalated. Throw a demanding teacher or challenging curriculum into the mix, and math mayhem emerges.
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Did you know many kids lose one to three months’ worth of learning over the summer? KC Parent reviewers found two great products to help you avoid the summer slide with great discounts!
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Not so long ago, Jiminy Cricket wished upon a star. Since then, when a child truly desires something, they place their hopes and dreams upon the first one they see. But, maybe they should see a few more stars and constellations. By showing them more about the night sky, your child could take an interest in astronomy and science, furthering their successful academic career. Try these tips as a family to foster their love for science:
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Numerous studies have shown that language study aids brain development, leading to higher ACT and SAT scores, creative problem solving and better performance in math and logic.
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Looking for fun and creative ways to help your children maintain academics over the summer break? We have the answers!
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In a few short weeks schools across Kansas City will dismiss for the summer. That means our children will be in day camps, at the pool and in the neighborhood. Bullying, however, doesn’t take a vacation.
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Age five is no magic milestone. Giving them a growth year may be a good idea—more time to mature and gain the skills needed for today’s kindergarten.
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It's important to be involved in your child's school. Whether you have an hour a week or just an hour a month to spare, the time you give will not only help the school or teacher, but it tells your child that his or her education is important to you.
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