Active Parent
High school is a black hole. It sucks the life out of me every single day. There’s so much to stress about—homework, exams, SATs, grades,... Read more
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and here are some inexpensive ideas for classroom trinket gifts beyond boxes of conversation hearts (though they are... Read more
See related Reviews
Changing your Family Reward System: Teacher Favorite Apps
As the second half of the school year begins, it may seem like the whole world is on a diet (full disclosure: I’m about mentally... Read more
Be the Anti-Bully
In case you haven’t heard, bullying is a hot topic this school year. It is likely you have already sat through a bullying awareness assembly... Read more
Ten Smart Tips for Parent Classroom Volunteers
It’s coming. Classroom helper. Mom volunteer. It’s going to be your turn one day soon—there’s no IF; just a WHEN! Don’t choke . . .... Read more
Seven Tips for Saving Money on School Supplies
The new school year is an exciting time so it’s tempting to go on a back-to-school shopping frenzy, pulling all notebooks, pens, highlighters, and post-it... Read more
Superman Is Not Coming!
It is up to us to fix our own problems. Superman is not coming. We have wasted entirely too much time waiting for something to... Read more
How’s your child enjoying the school year so far? Has he or she made new friends or learned something exciting? Have any issues come up? Share with us how your family fared, and what’s on the docket for the rest of the year. Write about it.
rss feed 