Paula McCoach has been in public education for 23 years. She has been a school counselor for the past 10 in an alternative

Elementary School Fundraising
by Kimberly Reynolds
Perhaps nothing matches the enthusiasm and zeal of elementary school children. This carries over to elementary school fundraising events where young students strive to c

Writing College Admissions Essays that Take First Place A Personal Statement Checklist
by Roxanne McDonald
Congratulations on your move toward a college degree. And congratulations on seeking support for writing your admissions essay/personal statement. The squeaky motor get

Kids and boundaries
by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
Kids love to think they can put one over on their parents and have the upper hand. Let's face it most kids think you were put on this planet as an adult and you were ne

Interactive Electronic Childrens Books
by Jennifer LB Leese
Did you know there are numerous authors that have published children's books in electronic format? What is electronic format? Well, that is when a book is available fr

Kids and sleep problems
by Lyn Leckie-Matassa
After a long day either working outside the home or in the home the last thing you want to do is have a constant battle to get your kids to go to bed at a decent hour n

Behavior Modification the key to a successful program
by Nivea David
A behavior modification is a private, residential education to which parents send adolescents perceived as displaying asocial behavior in an attempt to alter their conduct.
Valentines Day Fundraisers
by Kimberly Reynolds
Valentines Day is a great time for fundraising, particularly for school groups and small nonprofits. Here are some quick ways to raise funds with Valentines Day fundrais

Making The Grade
by Annagail Lynes
"Here--" I said, handing my mother my progress report as I walked into her room. I braced myself for the inevitably screaming I was sure to hear. "My teacher says you have

A Blowing Bubble Activity that will Blow the Kids Away!
by Anne-Marie Killer
I bet you haven't given this blowing bubble activity any thought as a child party activity?

I'm not talking about little kids blowing little bubbles from those little

Watch Your Language!
by Annagail Lynes
I have a big mouth. If you have read my testimony, you know that I have struggled with panic attacks and an anxiety disorder that most of the time left my tongue paralyzed

Bring Out The Wizard In Kids With A Harry Potter Quiz
by Brian Fong
Q. I think that Harry Potter provides an excellent learning opportunity for my kids. How can I take advantage of his popularity to teach my children something?

A. You're on t

Symptoms of Teens depression
by Harry Johnson

20th June 2006 , Although most parents say they would recognize depression in their own children, fewer than half of depressed youth are diagnosed and treated.
Wh

Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz
by Brian Fong
Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is there such a thing as a music quiz for kids?

A. Sure there's such a thing as a music quiz, and you can find one right