Education

Video: Talking To Kids About The Las Vegas Shooting

Video: Talking To Kids About The Las Vegas Shooting

Last week I spoke with Mimi Jung from King 5 News about how parents can talk to their children about the Las Vegas shooting and other violent events. For more tips on this topic, check out Talking To Kids About Violence & Terror.

Whose Homework Is It?

Whose Homework Is It?

What's the definition of homework? An eight letter word that can make almost everyone cringe, adults and kids alike. One of the most common complaints I hear from parents of school age children is that frequent homework battles are driving them nuts!

Stress Free School Selection: Top Tips from an Education Consultant

Stress Free School Selection: Top Tips from an Education Consultant

It’s school shopping season and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to feel supported in your school search. Our last post featured an interview with college admissions counselor Heather Parry, helping us put college worries aside until high school. Today, Education Consultant Christy Haven, shares what parents need to be thinking about when searching for preschool through middle school options.

Worrying About College In Preschool? A College Counselor Sets The Record Straight

Worrying About College In Preschool? A College Counselor Sets The Record Straight

The school year has barely started, but concerns about future education options are already brewing. While you may be far from the preschool to professional career pipeline, many parents cannot stop themselves from college concerns even in the earliest years of education.

Why I love Positive Discipline

Why I love Positive Discipline

For those who have read my previous posts, you know I am a huge fan of Positive Discipline. I had heard of the model before having children, but didn't really dive in to deeper learning until I became a parent.