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Near the end of the school year, kindergarten teachers will give parents a report on the child’s performance. Whether or not the report says that your child is ready for the next grade or your child is retained in kindergarten, the decision is yours.
Bear in mind, that kindergarten is the first step towards the child’s learning. If the foundation is weak, he may not reach the end of the ladder. Here are guidelines for you to know when to retain your child in kindergarten.
1. Lacks verbal and manual skills. He has not acquired the basic skills…

Review”Dispenses practical advice on resolving parent-teacher conflicts with a light-hearted but informed tone…A good selection for new teachers especially.”  —Education Week”A handy guide with a sense of humor that’ll keep the parent woes at bay.”  —Edutopia”An eminently readable, funny, practical book on how to deal with parents.”  —John Rosemond, syndicated newspaper columnist and author, John Rosemond’s NEW Parent Power”If you’re a teacher who develops a nervous tic ahead of parent-teacher conferences, this could be the book for you.”  —Hoover Institution, Stanford University

Be it “Pinocchio’s Mom,” who thinks her child never lies, the “Caped Crusader,” who will stop at…

Review”Dispenses practical advice on resolving parent-teacher conflicts with a light-hearted but informed tone…A good selection for new teachers especially.”  —Education Week”A handy guide with a sense of humor that’ll keep the parent woes at bay.”  —Edutopia”An eminently readable, funny, practical book on how to deal with parents.”  —John Rosemond, syndicated newspaper columnist and author, John Rosemond’s NEW Parent Power”If you’re a teacher who develops a nervous tic ahead of parent-teacher conferences, this could be the book for you.”  —Hoover Institution, Stanford University

Be it “Pinocchio’s Mom,” who thinks her child never lies, the “Caped Crusader,” who will stop at…

When it comes to your child’s education, parents play an important role, especially during the formative early years. That’s one of the best reasons parents should be involved in their child’s early educational experiences when he begins attending preschool in Brookline, daycare in Brookline, or Brookline family daycare.

Fortunately for parents, there are plenty of opportunities to become involved in their child’s early educational experience. The good news is that there is enough variation that it’s always possible to find something that you have time for and interest in volunteering for, whether it’s assisting in the classroom as a…

Readiness for school is a phrase that parents are likely to hear a lot from preschool teachers at parent-teacher conferences, on report cards, or in reference to preschool curriculums when their child first heads off to a Brookline pre-K or preschool program. The words might vary, for example you might hear “school readiness” or something similar, but it all refers to the same thing. Now, one might think that the term school readiness has little to do with preschoolers, who spend most of their day engaged in creative play and other fun activities, but it does. One of the goals…

The number of single-parent families is increasing everywhere. The 2002 US Census found that three of every ten children were living in a single-parent home. Experts believe the number to be steadily increasing and expect the trend to continue for years to come.
Increasing acceptance of divorce as a solution to marital problems is one social factor supporting the increase in single-parent families. With that acceptance has come greater tolerance for parents without partners.
Single parents face many challenges. They must earn a living and raise their children without the help and support of another adult at home.…

Aren’t There Some Places You Just Can’t Go With A Nursing Baby?

There may be a few, but I’ve found you really can take your nursing baby just about anywhere! How many babies on formula can you say that about? Honestly, as a breastfeeding mom, you can pack lighter and you never have to be concerned about staying out longer than you had planned.

For one thing, a nursing baby is usually a quiet baby who doesn’t attract much attention. In fact, most times I can count on Ella to drift off to sleep following some nursing time.…

“Children need parents who have an interest in what’s going on in the classroom,” said Reg Weaver, president of the National Education Association. “Parents must do everything they can to get their children fully engaged at school, reinforce their learning at home and develop a strong relationship with their teachers.”

NEA, the nation’s largest educators organization, offers the following tips for parents on how they can ensure a successful educational experience for their children:

* Go to parent-teacher conferences. If the school doesn’t have them, set aside a time to meet with your children’s teachers. Ask how your children are…