September 7th, 2009 by admin
The Creative Park Web site offers ideas and templates for any lesson plan with projects ranging from 3D Paper Crafts, to scrapbooks and calendars and even tips on digital photography! It is a simple and interactive way to help teach your children about geography, history, social studies, sciences and more. These smart ideas are both an easy and affordable way to turn your home into a creative, educational environment. Canon also offers a range of solutions to take these projects to the next level. To learn more, please visit http://www.learningtocreate.com.
August 31st, 2009 by admin
By Kirsten Olson,
Author of Wounded by School: Recapturing the Joy in Learning and Standing Up to Old School Culture
Schools can be frustrating and difficult places to learn, as many parents of children and young adults know. From a kid’s point of view, feedback on schoolwork is often negative, red-pencilly and snarly. Learning tasks are flattening, and opportunities to choose what will be learned are few and far between. “I’m one taco short of a combination plate,” a middle schooler recently told his mom. Fostering a kid’s potential, especially if that kid is unusual or offbeat, can be daunting. Read the rest of this entry »
June 21st, 2009 by admin
LiceMD®, introducing parents to a pesticide-free breakthrough treatment that will help take control of lice outbreaks while restoring some peace of mind!
Did you know that head lice is one of the most contagious conditions among children, only second to the common cold? As the weather gets warmer and schools close for the summer, kids venture off to camp and are once again faced with the risk of catching head lice. Head lice can be spread whenever there is direct contact with the head or hair of an infested individual, as well as by sharing personal articles like hats, towels, brushes, helmets and hair ties, which are all part of a camper’s daily life!
In order to educate parents about treating head lice and preventing future outbreaks, Combe Inc., the makers of LiceMD, has recently launched a educational Web site, www.LiceMD.com. The Web site includes the latest research, frequently asked questions, an “Instructional” video, and so much more.
July 3rd, 2008 by admin
Partnership for a Drug-Free America Launches Digital Effort to Help Parents Grasp Teen Behavior and Connect with their Kids
New Study Shows Parents Need the Most Help Talking
About Drugs and Alcohol as Kids Enter Teen Years
NEW YORK, NY,– For every parent of a teenager who has ever wondered “who is this kid?” a new web destination, launched today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, aims to make answering the question a little bit easier. Designed to help parents navigate the confusing, often frustrating teen years, “A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain” translates recent scientific findings that shed light on how brain development shapes teens’ behavior and personalities into easy-to-understand tips and tools for parents. Read the rest of this entry »
June 16th, 2008 by admin
PTA is offering a LIVE webcast for parents and families about addressing every day issues to enhance childrens health, safety and educational success. The LIVE webcast event will take place on June 17th at 2PM EST.
Featuring PTA National President Jan Harp Domene, and a very special guest, viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions via email and have them answered during the live webcast. From quick parenting tips to ideas on parent involvement, this LIVE webcast will be a one stop shop for parents and families looking for answers on these topics and more! The live webcast will take place just days before the 112th Annual PTA National Convention & Exhibition, June 20-23, in San Diego. The webcast offers parents who can’t attend the convention an opportunity to reap the benefits of asking the experts. You may register to view this live webcast at PTA Live Webcast
