Articles in Family Finances, Feeding Your Family and Parenting

on April 7, 2021

Every parent should stock up on these must-haves... Read full article

by Kim Penney on March 29, 2021

Help Your High School Student Navigate College Search during COVID Pandemic

by Kim Penney on March 29, 2021

Help Your High School Student Navigate College Search during COVID Pandemic

How can high schoolers (and their families) successfully navigate the college search and application process during the pandemic?... Read full article

by Kim Machnik on April 15, 2020

Keep Kids Connected During Social Distancing

Kids (and adults!) need to feel connected during this time of extended social distancing. Many of us are mourning the loss of gatherings, concerts, on-site classes, and other events that we love.... Read full article

by Courtney Dickinson on April 15, 2020

Lessons from Remote Learning

Seemingly overnight, schools everywhere have transitioned to a remote educational model for the foreseeable future as we enter a period of extended social distancing. For school leaders and families who are trying to adapt to the new normal... Read full article

by Ron Ferguson on April 15, 2020

The Basics Movement to Close Achievement Gaps

Beginning before birth, then extending through the early elementary years, the human brain is in a condition called “developmental plasticity.” Feelings of emotional security and experiences of back-and-forth interactions with other people affect how... Read full article

by Beth Dinelli, M.Ed. on April 15, 2020

Building a Strong Foundation for Reading Success in Young Children

by Beth Dinelli, M.Ed. on April 15, 2020

Building a Strong Foundation for Reading Success in Young Children

As an educator that specializes in teaching students with learning differences I am often asked by parents of young children, “How can I ensure that my child will be a successful reader and speller?” While a number of factors play a role in this... Read full article

by Malia Jacobson on April 15, 2020

How to Safeguard Children with Special Needs from Bullying

by Malia Jacobson on April 15, 2020

How to Safeguard Children with Special Needs from Bullying

When young Cody joined the peer inclusion preschool at his neighborhood public school, he fit in from the start. His class was a mix of neurotypical “peer mentors” and children with disabilities, including students like Cody with apraxia of speech, a... Read full article