Playtime is important to your child's development.

In addition to being fun and helping your child grow, playtime gives a parent the opportunity to observe their child for any behavior changes that might signal a problem that needs further investigation. Therapists, developmental specialists, and child welfare groups use various aspects of play to gain useful information about a child’s mental, physical, and emotional state, especially after a traumatic event. Read the complete article here

7 Tips that will stop stress causing you to fail

Too much stress around exam time can manifest as anything from an inability to focus on the exam question and forgetting material you *know* you’ve learned, through to headaches, cramps, nausea and shaking. None of which will help you manage a good mark in the exam! So how can you manage your stress levels to make sure they don’t get in your way?
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Help kids who are struggling in school

Break out the party hats ? All Kinds of Minds is turning ten! The nonprofit Institute, formed in September 1995, is dedicated to bringing together the best minds from the academic, clinical and business worlds to help kids who are struggling in school. [PRWEB Oct 25, 2005]

Effective Home School Routine

Are you convinced? Start initiating some routines in your school days and you and your kids will feel the benefits very quickly. Making sure that your kids feel comfortable and in control before they get to school gives them the best possible start to a school day. And once they get used to afternoon and evening routines for homework and preparation for the day ahead, nighttimes become more peaceful too.

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Home schooling 101

Most people, when they first encounter the idea of home schooling, have one hundred and one questions. This article is intended to act as a reference point for people interested in the prospect of home schooling their children. The first question many parents ask is “Why would we want to school our children at home?”

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Good_distance_learning_study_habits: "Create a special place in your home for your distance learning study program. It can be your kitchen if that is separate from the rest of your house. It can be your rec room or a newly cleaned storage area. It can also be your living room, as long as you turn off the television. As long as it is clean, uncluttered, and quiet it will work for you and your studies."

Internet security for home schoolers

Your Home Study Information Gateway | Get Home School Info Blog: "Brightfilter is inviting all UK Primary and Secondary schools to spread awareness to parents of the need for effective web filtering. [PRWEB Oct 14, 2005]"