Summer vacation is a welcome break for many students, but it is equally as critical that this time away from school does not interfere with your child’s learning and skills development. One way to continue your student’s educational progress is to ensure that he or she reads over the summer. This can keep your child’s mind stimulated, as well as ease the transition back to school in the fall. These three tips can also help them to stay current in their classes over the summer. Here are four things to consider when creating a summer reading program for you and your student: 1. Book selection Begin with a trip ...Read More About How to Create a Summer Reading Program for You and Your Child

With the school year coming to a close, and summer just around the corner, many families will embark on road trips to spend quality time together and to see the country. Long road trips, as parents know, can make children restless – they may even inspire the dreaded question, “Are we there yet?” To keep almost anyone entertained in the car, here are four educational road trip games for the whole family: The license plate game The license plate game is a great educational road trip game for children of all ages. Provide each passenger in your car with a map of the United States. While on your trip, look for license plates fr ...Read More About Educational Road Trip Games for the Whole Family

As the end of the school year approaches, many college students are preparing to move out of their college dorms and to return home to their parents for the summer. This transition home can present many challenges for parents and students alike. Here are several recommendations to help ease your college student’s transition home for the summer: Accept change The first year of college offers a wealth of personal growth experiences. Your student has been away from home for nearly a year, and he or she is returning from his or her first full opportunity to live as an independent adult. Consequently, expect some shifts from the structure y ...Read More About How to Ease Your College Student's Transition Home for the Summer

Parents are more attuned to social media now than they have ever been in the past. They're active on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. While your children may not always applaud your online interactions, we – like you – know that they can serve some very real purposes. So don’t miss out – here are five Instagram accounts every parent should follow: @whattheteacherwants Because this Instagram account is quite broad in content, it can be a useful resource for families. It's geared toward teachers and parents, and it focuses on ways to help students of various ages. Posts are uploaded to the account fairly reg ...Read More About 5 Instagram Accounts Every Parent Should Follow

Nearly every student finds it difficult to work well in groups at least once in his or her academic career. Group work involves sharing responsibility and control, and it can take years to hone these skills. Help your child develop positive and productive habits early on so he or she can work well in groups throughout the rest of his or her school years and adult life. There are actually great benefits to group study!Here are several tips for the most common types of group members: Apathetic or shy group members These students are either shy or don't care to contribute to their groups. The best way for your child to approach this g ...Read More About Help Your Child Work Well in Groups With These Tips