Emily has a different take on what it means to be an extraordinary teacher. She believes that forming a strong bond has a profound effect on student outcomes. It may be controversial but her success tells a story. Parents and teachers alike might just up their game by listening…
Over the past 18 years that Emily Denbow Morrison has been teaching high school English, she has seen firsthand the widespread growth of vaping addiction among her students. “It used to be considered an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ problem for our teens. Now it’s a ‘within sight, on…
The true strength of women‘s spirits is revealed in many of these stories about incredible women of the past and present. We recommend every little girl to read these brilliant stories to feel inspired and energized about their own potential. Because that’s what these women saw – their potential. The next…
Some kids are natural learners: They love school, and doing schoolwork at home is a pleasure, not a chore. But not all children love studying—and some simply aren’t good at it. In that latter case, our experts say it’s important to step in and help your children find their bearings.
I’m not sure if Oprah Winfrey or Stephen Covey said it first, but “love is a verb.” We are surrounded by false representations of love everywhere we look: romance novels, reality TV shows, rom-coms, every love song, you get the gist. Real love, whether it’s romantic, platonic, or familial isn’t perfect. We…
When it comes to exam success – ultimately it depends on the second letter. How can YOU change your ways to improve your productivity and retain new information? We’ve collected 27 study tips from a range of experts to help you improve your study habits and ace your next exam.
This time of year, children across the United States are already facing active shooter drills in school. Dr. Laurel Williams, an associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of psychiatry at Texas Children’s Hospital, explains to Parentology why practicing active shooter drills may actually be detrimental to your child’s health. Too Young…
Back to school can be a difficult transition for many families, but even more challenging for some is the return to homework — for both kids and parents. A new survey from Office Depot finds that nearly 25 percent of parents think their children are given more homework than they can handle,…
One of the ways that teachers break trust is by breaking the rules they wish to enforce. If you don’t want children to use profanity, then you can’t either. If you want students to turn their work in on time, then give them adequate time to complete it. Also, if…
My 17-year-old son routinely walks to Chipotle, about a mile away. He cuts lawns in the neighborhood, eliminating a commute to his summer job. When he goes out socially, he rides with friends or takes Uber. He was registered for driver’s education last summer, but had a scheduling conflict with…