Education

Homework Help: Do's and Don'ts As the school year begins anew, kids across the country are becoming reacquainted with their old nemesis, homework. Some may not like it, but homework helps students sharpen their skills, retain the knowledge they acquire at school, and think independently. Almost all kids will need some kind of homework help during their academic career. [...]

The Best Math Apps for Kids Learning is always easier when it's fun. So we've put together this list of the best math apps for kids. Some are free and some cost a few dollars, but all of them will help engage your child and improve their math skills at the same time! We did [...]

Apps that will Unlock Your Child's Creativity Since your child is old enough to play on a phone or tablet, why not give them an app that's more stimulating and challenging? There's a growing trend of fun apps designed for educational and creative play so here's a few of our favorite games built to encourage, [...]

Getting Your Children Excited About History Knowledge of history is connected to a number of other crucial skills, like reading comprehension, critical thinking, in-depth research, and more. Making your child a student of history will lead to intellectual growth and a better understanding of how the past shapes the future. But many kids, even good students, don’t find their [...]

Educational Apps for Kids Since your child is old enough to play on a phone or tablet, why not give them an app that’s more stimulating and challenging? There’s a growing trend of fun apps designed for educational and creative play so here’s a few of our favorite games built to encourage, learn, and explore! [...]

Many savvy parents already use their smartphones and tablets to keep track of parenting needs like baby photos and packing lists. But with the glut of parenting-related apps out there, it can be difficult to separate the essential from the why-did-I-download-this. Check out our list of 5 favorite parenting apps! Baby Pack & Go Any [...]

Getting Extracurriculars Right Most kids don’t have enough schoolwork to occupy all their afterschool time. This can be great – if they have stuff to do. Most parents don’t want to see their kids come home and sit in front of the TV until bedtime. But with all the options out there, picking the right [...]

With a new school year comes new teachers. Getting to know a new teacher is usually fun and exciting for kids, but every now and then teacher and student clash, and the results can be troubling. What do you do if your child doesn’t get along with their teacher? When and how do you, as [...]

Transitioning from Summer to School Making the transition from summer to back-to-school season can be stressful for your entire family. The change in scheduling, navigating a new academic environment, and other stressors often add up to a tense situation that puts everyone on edge. But back-to-school doesn’t have to be stressful. They key to success [...]

Avoiding Summer Brain Drain No one will deny that a young brain needs to rest after a long school year, but most parents and teachers agree summer vacation is too long a period to go without any mental activity. Many teachers complain that the first month or two of the school year is spent bringing [...]