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5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Do Their Homework

Paula Kashtan — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:09:35 +0000

MyTudut, Flickr Fall means school, and school means homework, and homework –- for many a family -– means stress and arguments. But getting homework done doesn’t have to be a daily battle. Here are a few easy ways for parents to make the routine a little easier for kids. 1 Study Daily [...]

Jimmy Fallon's 'Do Not Read List' for This School Year [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:53:42 +0000

School reading lists are typically laden with staid classics that no one really wants to read. But nevermind all that. ‘Late Night’ host Jimmy Fallon presented his “Do Not Read List” for the 2011-2012 school year that sounds a lot more enticing. All the books are real, but judging by the titles and descriptions, we [...]

5 Great Educational Apps for Kids

Paula Kashtan — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:12:22 +0000

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Ever given a five-year-old with an iPad a dirty look? Silently tsk tsk-ed in your head? Hold onto your judgment for a minute – they're not all playing Angry Birds. In fact, there are tons of apps out there that are all about learning. Here, we round up the best in

5 Fun After School Activities That Keep Kids Learning

Stephen Lenz — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:59:06 +0000

Flickr, InParisTexas A child’s day doesn’t end when the final school bell rings. In fact for many children it’s just beginning. Where to go for ideas? Oddly, pull from what your kids love most about school — and think outside the sandbox. From the physical, to the brain-challenging to the just plain fun, here are [...]

Back to School – How to Plan the Perfect Carpool Ride

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:09:21 +0000

Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too? With a good carpool in place, you can save time and money. It just takes a little bit of planning and a willingness to flow with whatever the morning gives you. Here are five tips to help your carpool get off without a hitch.

Back to School – 5 Tips for Kids Waiting at the Bus Stop

Chip Sandalwood — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:37:22 +0000

School is almost back in session, which means it’s time to start brushing up on tips for taking the bus. The school bus can be a great resource for time-strapped parents and independence-seeking children alike. But it also needs to be approached with safety and care.

Here are five tips to make your child’s bus ride the best it can be.

Best High School Movies – 5 Films That Made the Grade [VIDEOS]

Andy Scott — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:11:02 +0000

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Though it's hard to believe it, summer is just about over. Which means it's time to get the kids ready to go back to school.

And what better way to do that than by showing them a couple of movies?

We've compiled a list of our five favorite movies about high school, movies that explore the good, the bad and the ugly of what may or may not have been the best years of our lives.

Check them out below.