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Ending Homework Wars

Posted: August 24th, 2010 by Michele Borba


9 Tips to Minimize Our Nagging and Maximize Their Learning Until They Can Do Homework Solo!
“You can’t make me!”
“Why do I have to do homework?”
“Can’t I pleeeeease just go to bed?”
Homework time in many families can be very stressful and tension-filled for both child and parent. According to a survey by Public Agenda almost [...]



Helping Disorganized Kids

Posted: August 18th, 2010 by Michele Borba


Parenting advice to help disorganized, forgetful kids get organized for a more positive school year. These are also  helpful for kids with shorter attention spans who need organizational rituals and routines
Here a recent question from a parent:
“My son is sweet and loving but hopelessly disorganized. I’m always picking up forgotten homework assignments, putting school into [...]



Parent Involvement and School Success: 10 Tips to Help Parents Make the Grade

Posted: August 15th, 2010 by Michele Borba


10 tips to boost the right involvement in children’s education so parents make the grade
I’m in the MSNBC studios right now as a panelist taking part in a two hour special about the crisis in education called “Making the Grade.” The line up of experts is extraordinary. But the problem is mind-boggling: Every 26 [...]