How savings accounts help students get to college

College savings accounts can help cover tuition costs, but some researchers say their real value is more nuanced. The very act of opening a college account for children can motivate the students to excel in school and aim for post-secondary education

Kids set free to roam on their own feel more confident navigating in adulthood

Although some parents may be reluctant to let their children explore their surroundings alone, allowing kids to wander can help build their sense of direction.

Parents Don’t Want Longer School Days Due To COVID Closures

A new survey has shown that parents are not in favor of longer school days to make up for COVID-19 inspired learning loss in students. 63% of those opposed were parents of children in secondary school (11 to 18 years old), and 52% were in primary (5 to 11 years old).

9 Hours Of Screen Time Is The Norm For Kids Nowadays

A new survey reveals that 9 hours of screen time is the new normal for kids. Screens are not just TV, but this can include video games, smartphones, and tablets.

Talk To Your Daughter Before She Enters Middle School

Middle school can be a challenging time for all kids, but especially for girls. Parents should talk to their girls to make sure she has the tools to navigate this period of her life

Eight Wellness Design-Inspired Pro Tips For Your Back-To-School Experience

Millions of parents across the country look forward enthusiastically to their kids being in the classroom after the strangest year in most of their lifetimes. If you’re one of them, there are adjustments you can make to your home that can help support this overdue transition to normalcy.

Pittman & Darling-Hammond: Surveys Find Parents Want Bold Changes in Schools — With More Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom

To jump-start the bold changes parents want, educators and policymakers must support learning that extends beyond the school day, the school walls, the school staff and the traditional school approaches

How to Build Digital Literacy for Your K-8 Child

Kids begin consuming digital media early, at home and in school. Here's how parents can foster good online practices.

1 In 3 Parents “Feel Sick” When Helping Their Children With Math & Science

A new survey has shown that 1 in 3 parents reported feeling physically ill when they help their children with math and science work

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