Successful people are often perceived as being lucky in life. But studies show that success is achieved not by luck, but through a lifetime of experiences, beginning at a very early age. There is one common trait inherent in successful people, regardless of cu...

  “Isn’t ADHD mostly found in boys? It’s not really a problem for girls, is it?” The stereotype most of us have of ADD (or ADHD) is a boy, running around the classroom (or the house), disrupting the class, as well as his own learning. As with most s...

Civility is on the decline along with the lack of social graces. Today’s etiquette is not just about creating a proper dinner setting. Sadly, people’s schedules are so jampacked, few families eat meals together anyway. Yet, information is available to anyone, ...

If you have been away from the education system for several years and are now getting your child ready for school, you may be among those surprised to find out that the course in handwriting is no longer mandatory. Since 2010, 45 states have adopted the Common...

Answers to Parents’ Questions About Homework

Finals are over, school is out, and your college-aged student is heading back home for the holidays! But before you get too excited about seeing your child for more than a couple days, it’s important to remember that they are not the same person you dropped of...

There comes a time in every parent’s life where they must make this difficult decision: do I tell my child the truth about Santa or do I try to convince them otherwise? It is a choice that only you, as a parent, know. But as the holidays come in full force, we...

The quality of local schools and choice is usually a consideration when looking for a home in a community. A 2015 study by the National Association of Realtors found that the quality of the school district was the sixth most important consideration for choosin...