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Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I took over my second grader's class project, and I regret it. My good intentions didn't teach her anything.

Parental overinvolvement in children's school projects can undermine children's autonomy and deprive them of learning confidence-building skills.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Teachers Are Revealing Their Most Controversial Teaching Opinions That Could Get Them Fired

'No Child Left Behind' poisoned us, and it's okay to accept when a child doesn't have the aptitude. I'm a freshman composition professor, and the number of students I get who are functionally illiterate is shockingly high. 'Special education has become a dumping ground for behavioral problems, and the kids who truly need it are being neglected.' 'Class sizes are too big.
Education
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Fighting For, Not With, Your Teen in Anorexia Recovery

Teens recover best when parents remain connected, honest, and actively involved, providing protective structure, transparency, and compassionate firmness until autonomy is safely reclaimed.
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Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 months ago

Practical Tips For A Parent Helping With Homework

Parental homework help should balance guidance and independence to foster problem-solving skills and avoid creating dependency.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I worried homeschooling would make my kids antisocial and friendless. I was wrong.

Homeschooling produced thriving, well-adjusted teenage social lives comparable to public-schooled peers, supported by community groups and parental involvement.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

As a former teacher, I saw just how many kids were behind in reading. Now I want to help parents set their kids up for success.

I never loved reading growing up. Compared to my peers and siblings - who, admittedly, were a very academically rigorous circle - I struggled to read. I lacked confidence, and reading was always a source of some stress for me. After college, I started teaching kindergarteners in Houston through Teach for America. That's when I really saw what a difference early reading makes for kids: not just academically but also in their overall confidence and the joy they find in books.
Parenting
Education
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Kim K Explained Why She's Against Kids Getting Homework, And It's Left Parents And Teachers Divided

Homework serves as parental oversight to reinforce classroom learning and provide individualized help for struggling students while revealing parental engagement in a child's education.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Every Sports Parent Needs To Hear This Coach's Speech About Sideline Etiquette

Parents at youth sporting events must provide encouraging, effort-focused support and avoid sideline coaching or negative behavior that undermines children's experience.
Remodel
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

How Parents Hijacked the College Dorm

Parental-driven, high-end dorm-room furnishing has increased dramatically, with rising spending, curated décor, and growing market demand for college-residence furnishings.
Parenting
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Gen Z Is Bringing Mom, Dad to Job Interviews: Report | Entrepreneur

Seventy-seven percent of Gen Z workers involved parents during job interviews, contrasting with just 20% of recent graduates in a previous survey.
Canada news
fromFox News
4 months ago

Canadian father arrested in New York after missing 9-year-old daughter found dead in Lake George area

Luciano Frattolin, 45, is in custody after his daughter Melina was found dead, and inconsistencies in his statements triggered an investigation.
Fundraising
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago

School's summer fair saved by 'generous' supporters after thieves stole prizes

The community rallied quickly to support Fleet Primary School after a burglary threatened their summer fair.
Relationships
fromVulture
5 months ago

Next Gen NYC Recap: Father Knows Best

The parents' involvement in the show significantly enhances its entertainment value, creating humorous and relatable moments.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

New Jersey Law Would Give Parents Paid Time Off For School Events

A proposed bill in New Jersey aims to incentivize businesses to offer parents time off for school events through tax credits.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Miss Manners: Our school's teacher appreciation week is so tacky

School staff appreciation should be organized by parents, not mandated by the school.
Parents should not feel pressured to contribute funds or gifts for appreciation events.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Why So Many People Still Assume That Mom Knows Best

Fathers are often overlooked as primary contacts in parenting situations, highlighting societal biases towards mothers.
fromFuncheap
6 months ago

Mini Mornings: Exclusive Hours for Kids 2-6 at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Every Monday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, kids ages 2-6 enjoy exclusive access to the House of Air trampoline park, with parents jumping for free.
SF parents
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

One father threatened to stab the referee': why does kids' football bring out the worst in parents?

Youth football matches often see parents, particularly fathers, exerting heavy influence through vocal encouragement, which can be a double-edged sword for the children.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

Glen Cove's Tiegerman school celebrates 40 years of helping kids and adults with developmental disabilities

Parental involvement and teamwork are crucial in supporting children with disabilities at Tiegerman School.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

In Sweden, parents get time off work to introduce their kids to school. Americans need this too

Inskolning, a unique Swedish practice, helps parents and children adapt to new preschool environments, promoting relationships and easing transitions.
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