Education

Moving on Up - Junior to Senior High Transition

Details: Written by Carmen Berg

Only three more short years and your ‘baby’ will be headed to the hallows of higher learning, whether it be university, college, an apprenticeship program or the school of hard knocks called ‘life.’

The Dreaded Final Exam

Details: Written by Kathy Lynn

June brings final exams for students of all ages. Watching children go through this ritual can be as stressful for parents as for the students themselves. And that can be difficult. We want to get involved, to make sure they’re learning what they need to learn and that they understand all the implications of every fact they’re collecting.

Homework Hints - Quick Tips to Getting it all Done!

Details: Written by Judy Arnall

Give choices in subject matter, time, or place of study. For example: Would the child like to do math or English first? When is their best, most alert time of day? Would they like to study in their rooms or on the couch?

Managing Back To School Chaos

Details: Written by Tracy Lyn Moland

While many parents are relieved that their children are back in school, balancing a family’s varying schedules can be near impossible. Soccer, hockey, dance, skating, Brownies, Scouts, skiing, swimming, school activities, homework, not to mention play and sleep time, fill our children’s lives. Now add in the parental activities, including work, fitness, volunteering, and home maintenance and well, 24-hours just doesn’t seem to be enough.