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Jul 16 2019

Fun Elementary Math and Science Activities

Fun Elementary Math and Science Activities

Summer is the perfect time to observe and explore nature in our gardens, while camping, and when traveling to various vacation destinations. As we enjoy nature explorations, we can reinforce our children’s learning by adding these fun math/science academic enrichment activities: [Read more…]

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Written by Danielle Gentry · Categorized: Academic Support and Play Activities, Elementary School Parenting · Tagged: academic success, math, parents as teachers, science, summer exploring

Jul 09 2019

Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Your Middle Schooler

Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Your Middle Schooler

Summer time is the perfect time for your middle schooler to unwind, relax, and catch up with some sleep! While it is developmentally appropriate for your young teen to take a mental break from academic studies, the summer also opens the doors for gaining new skills, exploring new interests, and giving back to the community. In this three-part “Summer Opportunities for Your Middle Schooler” series, we’ll explore some youth-friendly activities! In this post, we will focus on the benefits of volunteering. [Read more…]

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Written by Jaime Koo, Encouraging Literacy · Categorized: Parenting Adolescents · Tagged: college and career planning, middle school career explorations, middle schoolers, student volunteers, summer jobs for kids

Jul 02 2019

Nurturing Our Children’s Independence

Nurturing Our Children’s Independence

Summer break is here and the kids are excited to explore and achieve new levels of independence. The grandkids will be staying with us for extended days of play and travels. We struggle each year in deciding how to provide each child with new milestone achievements and freedoms. Here are some of our proposed solutions for this summer of adventures: [Read more…]

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Written by Mary Ann Burke, Digital Education Expert · Categorized: Early Childhood Parenting, Elementary School Parenting, Grandparenting, Parenting Adolescents, Special Needs Parenting · Tagged: Educating children, Grandparents' Influences, Parenting, Problem-Solving, teachable moments, twins and siblings

Jun 25 2019

Fun Elementary Language Arts Activities

Fun Elementary Language Arts Activities

We are now enjoying hot summer days! And our children are already wondering how to fill their days with lots of fun-filled adventures. Many parents are worried how to keep their children from backsliding on their learning skills during these few summer weeks. Here are five interactive reading activities that we can share with our kids: [Read more…]

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Written by Danielle Gentry · Categorized: Academic Support and Play Activities, Elementary School Parenting · Tagged: academic success, Educating children, language arts, parents as teachers, Reading, writing

Jun 18 2019

More Empty Nest Adjustment Strategies!

More Empty Nest Adjustment Strategies!

I was talking with my friend today about my summer plans now that my son will only be home for a short visit. It had not occurred to me that I would have more time for myself until we discussed my summer schedule. In the past I always provided my son with extra time for visiting and playing together throughout the summer. Now I would have a completely free summer. When asked what I would do after my work day, I came up with the following 10 activities: [Read more…]

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Written by Yvette King-Berg, College Readiness · Categorized: College Life, Social-Emotional Health · Tagged: college life, family values, Parenting, teachable moments

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