Back to School Guide
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/lifestyle/foodtips-ideas-for-fun-school-lunches-wfts Leave it to Ellie Krieger, host of “Healthy Appetite,” to make sure every color on the fruit-and-veggie spectrum ends up in her 7-year-old daughter’s lunch. The recipe name, Rainbows and Butterflies Pasta Salad, comes from the multicolored vegetables and, of course, butterfly-shaped pasta. Krieger says: “Drop in a blueberry yogurt or blueberry punch so […]
Shifting into school mode can be difficult for any child, especially after a long summer of fun. Consider the following tips when helping your child make the inevitable transition: Planning and time management Children often struggle with planning and time management. They may find it difficult to think ahead to plan a project, or they […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Several grassroots efforts are sprouting to help needy Cleveland-area children get school supplies and uniforms. They’re necessary because the troubled economy has worn away resources. The cash-strapped Cleveland school district, which last year gave away thousands of free uniform vouchers, cut them out of its 2010-2011 budget. Also, the Kids in Need […]
To pack a school lunch your child will enjoy, you need to balance nutrition with fun, likable foods. Kids throw away a lot of food at lunchtime, both from purchased school lunches and lunches brought from home. Even the most lovingly packed lunch can become trash can fodder if its contents make the child or […]
Whether you are a student looking for ways to ensure that homework gets done as quickly and as smoothly as possible, or an adult wanting to encourage your children to complete their homework as accurately as possible, there are a number of ways that you can maintain good homework habits. Get to it as soon […]
The scope and impact of school bullying is extremely worrying to say the least. School bullies can turn the lives of their victims upside down, and the problem is made worse by teachers who are unwilling or unable to deal with it. Unfortunately, bullying affects a large number of students in schools all over the […]
Students in Cincinnati elementary schools didn’t get a full summer break from their classrooms this year, and educators are hoping the change makes a difference in student achievement. During the month of June, elementary students were given an opportunity to participate in the Fifth Quarter program, spending several weeks with their teacher for the upcoming […]
It seems like only yesterday kids were running out of school to begin summer break. Now, our thoughts are turning towards preparing them for the new school year. Already, stores are trying to entice parents with their back to school offers on anything from clothing to stationary. The following tips will allow kids and parents […]
Wow, it’s already “back-to-school” time! That means it’s time for the mother–daughter “back to school” chat – those sensitive, awkward conversations that are real talk about change, cliques, style – and yes, sex. Plan to take your daughter shopping, for a shake or a sandwich. Sit and listen first. Ask “So how are you feeling […]
Beginning preschool is exciting for some children and for others, it is an anxiety-filled and stressful event that they have no desire to do whatsoever. One of the biggest differences between the excited child and the one that fears this day is how prepared he or she feels about the event prior to its arrival. […]
In addition to studying and working hard in school, being organized is just as important in order to be successful. Not only is it a good trait to learn now, it will be a valuable asset in adulthood as well, when entering the workforce. With hectic schedules, changing classes and needing different materials for each […]
It’s well-known that the way you perform on a test does not necessarily reflect your intelligence or aptitude. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the mainstream educational system is likely to change their testing habit any time soon. So even though you may not agree with the philosophy of test taking, you’ll still need to do […]