parenting • ages and stages
by Morgan Sims on February 5th, 2014 | No Comments »
Social media is everywhere. It’s very popular among adults, but practically essential for preteens and teenagers who enjoy sharing their opinions and keeping up with their friends. The unfortunate truth is that the combination of kids and social media gets a horrible reputation because of certain behaviors in the relatively…
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parenting • education
by Jocelyn Lieppman on February 21st, 2013 | 1 Comment »
Every student at some point has to tackle the dreaded SAT or ACT exam. As a private tutor for the SAT, I’ve picked up a lot of tactics and tricks to help students tackle these intimidating tests, and dramatically raise their scores. While some tips are basic test-taking strategies,…
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 18th, 2010 | 16 Comments »
When you think about all the different people that contribute to the growth and well being of your children, chances are, their teachers play a huge role.
This Thursday, May 20 from 9-11 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT), let's get together here with #gno gals and the Bing and DonorsChoose.org teams…
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#gno information! • mom
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 28th, 2009 | 16 Comments »
Studies show that children do better when their parents are actively involved in their education. In what ways do you contribute to your child's education? What benefits do you see as a result? How can you support and participate in your child's school and education to ensure greater success?
These…
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 20th, 2009 | 80 Comments »
Teachers are amazing! They inspire our children, build their confidence, encourage them to dream big, and make learning exciting. My boys spend 7 hours a day in school. Recently, my 6YO came home with a "superb" sticker from his teacher for advancing a reading level, and five days later, it’s…
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