Tag: education
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5 Strategies to Help Your Kids Excel in Their Exams
Get Pregnant Fast As the exam season approaches, many parents find themselves feeling anxious about their children’s performance. Having spent years as a professor at a leading university, I’ve witnessed a variety of exam scenarios where students struggle despite their hard work. They often run out of time, misinterpret instructions, or submit incomplete answers—a situation…
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5 Parenting Practices I Simply Won’t Adopt for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I first got married, childless, and in my early twenties, I had plenty of time to dream up whimsical ideas about what parenting would entail. I envisioned delightful Saturdays spent at farmers’ markets, my kids happily sampling fresh produce, all while we searched for the finest broccoli together. Then reality hit.…
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Can Our Kids Find Joy in Simplicity?
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study conducted by Children’s Worlds unveiled some thought-provoking insights into children’s happiness and their perceptions of wealth, family, and education. Surprisingly, children from diverse countries like Algeria, Ethiopia, Israel, Nepal, Switzerland, and the United States—regardless of their economic status—reported high levels of life satisfaction. Interestingly, kids from less affluent nations,…
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The Unmatched Joy of Watching Your Child Discover Reading
Get Pregnant Fast We’re cozied up in my 7-year-old son’s bed, his head nestled against my arm as I wrap it around his shoulders. He clutches one side of a Winnie the Pooh book while I hold the other. As he reads the final sentence aloud, he looks up at me, his face glowing with…
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Schools Without Janitors: Kids Taking Charge of Cleanliness
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising twist on traditional education, some schools are turning to their students to handle cleaning duties instead of relying on janitorial staff. This approach isn’t just about cutting costs; it’s about teaching kids responsibility and pride in their environment. A notable example is the Greenfield Learning Institute in Phoenix, Oregon.…
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Ask Me Anything: Navigating Parenting with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast When my son first began kindergarten with the assistance of a dedicated aide, I was met with the phrase, “He looks so normal,” countless times. And yes, he does appear to be typical—whatever that means. He looks like any other child, without any visible signs of difference. I would nod in agreement,…
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The Crucial Skill We Must Equip Our Kids With
Get Pregnant Fast I understand what you’re thinking. Really? Another responsibility to add to my parenting checklist? I get it—keeping our kids safe and healthy is already a monumental task. However, this one is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. The skill I’m referring to is cultural competence. Recent tragic events, such as the…
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Behind Every Accomplished Student, There’s a Teacher
Get Pregnant Fast Until you’ve had the unique opportunity to teach, you may not fully grasp what unfolds behind those classroom doors. Contrary to popular belief, educators are often overstretched and undercompensated. While some may think teachers enjoy perfect hours and ample time off, the reality is that they don’t clock out at 3 p.m.…
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I’m Not Concerned About My Son’s College Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the pressure surrounding my eldest son’s high school journey is palpable. With him now in his junior year, the college preparation race is heating up. ACTs, campus visits, financial aid seminars—there’s a daunting list of tasks for him to tackle and a mountain of worries for me to navigate.…