American education is in the midst of a crisis — something concerned parents all over the country know well. Far more complex and troubling than today's declining test scores, the K-12 crisis involves ...

We all have a set of values (strongly-held beliefs) that influence how we behave. Parents play an important role in determining what those values are going to be for their children. Different parents ...

We are raising a generation with little understanding of how to build financial mindsets both for independence and a flourishing adult life.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and ...

Start with the basics, "please" and "thank you" [Courtesy, Freepik] In a world where manners seem to be disappearing faster than a magician's rabbit, teaching young children the art of etiquette ...

Iowa’s draft of K-12 science standards revealed the tensions in education. These guidelines were adopted from the Next Generation Science Standards, a group of experts across 26 states. But Iowa got ...

The Tech Edvocate has reported that the number one reason for failing schools in America is that parents are not involved enough. As tragic as failing education is today, more troubling is the ...

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