BY CAROL VERAVANICHColumnistQ. Is anyone else out there worried about summer brain drain? I know I am. My son is in kindergarten, so this is the summer before first grade for us. He is recently doing a lot. Learning a lot, I mean. How can I keep him on the right track and ready for [...]
Q. Could you recommend a good web site with learning games? My computer is good, but I am not good with it. Can you help me find something for my daughter who is 6? A. You should first go to your school district web page. My school district has a stellar program called Grade Level [...]
School’s out! Check out our “secret” picks for quick and easy summer trips. By DAVID WHITING Register columnist Gas is more than $3 a gallon. The kids aren’t really ready for a long car trip. You’ve already burned vacation time.So, what are you going to do that’s new and special this summer? How about a [...]
For some kids, the idea of leaving home for a week at a time seems like a bad dream. Some parents, also, can’t bear the thought of their children’s first real time away from home. If you are contemplating a summer camp experience for your student this summer, here are three good reasons why you [...]
What can a parent do to encourage kids to play sports as long as possible? Don’t expect too much from 5 to 10 year-olds. Muscle coordination, dedication and attention span are not hone until middle school. Physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially, young children are still forming. Establish a love of sports before harping on technique. [...]