Parenting
Articles and links on issues of 21st century parenting - how to be an engaged parent and raise smart children
College with Confidence
What makes transitioning to college such a great experience for some students and so overwhelming for others? Guest author Maureen Tillman shares her thoughts and expertise. more
10 Simple Ways to Combat Materialism During (and After) the Holidays
The season of giving can sometimes end up being the season of greed for kids. Parenthood.com's 10 tips to help combat this. more
Parents Playing a Larger Role in K-12 Education
In what seems like a throw back to centuries-old practices before state-sponsored universal public schooling became the norm, parents are increasingly taking charge of their kids' K-12 education. more
Engaging With Your Child’s School: Q&A with Larry Ferlazzo
Teacher, community organizer and author, Larry Ferlazzo shares his views on building parent engagement in schools. more
Idle Mind A Devil’s Workshop? Au Contraire!
There is new research that legitimizes the preoccupation of choice for most of the human race - good old fashioned daydreaming. more
Redefining “Success” to Raise Healthier, Happier Kids
Sadly, "high stakes" and "high pressure" aptly describe the high school and college application/ admission experience for most teens today. more
Silence that idiot box!
"TV isn’t called the idiot box for nothing. For turning brains into mush, you can’t do better than television," says Jeff Jacoby in a scathing Boston Globe article. more
Guiding your child through a smooth transition to middle school
A fifth grade teacher and mother of a 6th grader shares a handy set of do's and don'ts that will help you guide your child graduate smoothly from elementary to middle school. more
Do your children push the boundaries? It may be a sign of future leadership abilities, study shows
Children whose parents use a firm parenting style that still allows them to test the rules and learn from it are more likely to assume leadership roles as adults. more
How Much Sleep Do Your Kids Need?
A recent CNN article touted the benefits of enforcing a bedtime for kids. Duh. An earlier SmartBean link also pointed... more
