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Ten Life Skills for Teens

Even during the best of times, parents wonder whether their teens are developing all the skills they need to be successful in life. A problem in this “appraisal” process is that parents see their teens in some of their most regressed and infantile states—when they are at home with their families! Fu

Six Tips for Boosting Kids' School Achievement (and Their Confidence)

Here is one of today’s little secrets: Tweens and teens can become dependent on parents to the point that they fear they can’t make the grade without parental help. Some well-meaning parents put their children’s papers into a word-processing program’s editing mode, and all the teen has to do is “acc

The ABCs of Tutoring Success for Kids and Families in Greater Seattle

Whether your child needs support this school year to improve his or her grades, master a new subject or prepare to take the SAT, finding the right tutoring resource, at a fee you can afford, can be a challenge. Here are tips from experts on what’s available in services, how to shop different options

The Family That Marches Together

Ever wonder about those parents who rally in the streets with a baby strapped to their chest? Have you thought about teaching your kids firsthand about civics and democracy but can't imagine how you would actually find the time, or patience, to haul them to a political protest or bill-signing? Whe

Webinar: Finding the Right School Fit

Finding the Right School FitAnoo Padte, Art of EducationChoosing your child's school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Personalized education consultant and parent coach Anoo Padte joined ParentMap for a live, interactive webinar to guide parents through the many

Homework: Set Your Kids up for Success

“Let’s start the school year right,” you tell your child each fall. “It’s time to buckle down and establish good study habits. For starters, lose the Xbox and the remote control. And while you’re at it, color-coordinate your notebooks, keep an assignment checklist and label your folders.”At least th

Multiple Methods for Teaching Math ... And Still Counting

There are few subjects more apt to generate heart palpitations and sweaty palms than math. For many of us, math is a time bomb of anxiety — loaded with memories of standing before a blackboard, clutching a piece of chalk and wondering if spontaneous human combustion was a viable option. Today’s elem

Who’s Got the Beat? Music Programs Enrich Schools

Photo credit: Will Austin As a child, Heather Arnold moved frequently, attending at least 12 different schools between kindergarten and graduation. Finding continuity in the face of so much change was difficult, but she found solace in the music departments at her schools. “By taking part in

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