Your child sits down at the dining room table and with a sigh, opens an English textbook. Pulling out a grammar exercise, she throws a sidewise glance your way before whining, “I don’t know how to do this.”
What should you do? Drop everything and run to her aid? Calmly tell her to do the work [...]
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Motivation is a great thing, IF you have it. Motivation that is lacking can be a huge downfall to an otherwise bright student. Parents ‘can’ improve their child’s motivation in ways that will encourage them without distracting them from their original goals.
A Happy Child
Not all the motivation in the universe will help a student who [...]
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Today more than ever before are choosing private school for their children’s education. Many reasons have led to this phenomenon, among them concern about public school safety, a desire for quality standards, and religious values.
If you are thinking about enrolling your child in public school, here are some things to consider:
1. Do a thorough [...]
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You don’t have to be a scholar to enjoy a classical sonnet or a musical sonata. But you do need a sense of curiosity spurred by a quest for adventure. Kids typically have both commodities in abundance. That is why it’s not terribly difficult to get your kids interested in reading the classics.
If you’re a [...]