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By the end of their first year of formal schooling, your child should have a solid grasp on a few key concepts. Unfortunately, many parents aren’t always aware of what those benchmarks are at the end of the year. Some children could benefit from having another year to better develop some of these social and academic markers. If you have some hesitation regarding whether your child is truly ready for the next stage of schooling, you will want to know these kindergarten-specific milestones. Independence Most children already have an increasing grasp on independence as they enter into formal schooling. If …

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By the end of their first year of formal schooling, your child should have a solid grasp on a few key concepts. Unfortunately, many parents aren’t always aware of what those benchmarks are at the end of the year. Some children could benefit from having another year to better develop some of these social and academic markers. If you have some hesitation regarding whether your child is truly ready for the next stage of schooling, you will want to know these kindergarten-specific milestones. Independence Most children already have an increasing grasp on independence as they enter into formal schooling. If …

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A parent teacher conference is a meeting between you (the parent) and your child’s teacher or teachers to discuss your child’s academic progress and behavior. At the meeting, you’ll work with your child’s teacher(s) to find solutions to any academic or behavioral issues. These meetings provide a rare opportunity to talk with your child’s teachers face to face, understand exactly what’s happening at school, and advocate for your child. It’s important to be prepared, and there are several steps you can take to ensure the conference is productive. Get Informed Before the conference, gather information about your child’s performance and …

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A parent teacher conference is a meeting between you (the parent) and your child’s teacher or teachers to discuss your child’s academic progress and behavior. At the meeting, you’ll work with your child’s teacher(s) to find solutions to any academic or behavioral issues. These meetings provide a rare opportunity to talk with your child’s teachers face to face, understand exactly what’s happening at school, and advocate for your child. It’s important to be prepared, and there are several steps you can take to ensure the conference is productive. Get Informed Before the conference, gather information about your child’s performance and …

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Divorce is difficult for all involved, but it can have a particularly strong impact on young children. Children may feel a sense of loss, uncertainty, confusion, and loneliness. Often, they also wonder if they’re somehow to blame for the divorce. There’s no way to make divorce an easy experience, but there are several steps you can take to make the transition less painful for your children. Talk to Your Children Together If possible, you and your co-parent should sit your children down together to explain the divorce. Explain in simple terms that your kids can understand, and be sure that …

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Divorce is difficult for all involved, but it can have a particularly strong impact on young children. Children may feel a sense of loss, uncertainty, confusion, and loneliness. Often, they also wonder if they’re somehow to blame for the divorce. There’s no way to make divorce an easy experience, but there are several steps you can take to make the transition less painful for your children. Talk to Your Children Together If possible, you and your co-parent should sit your children down together to explain the divorce. Explain in simple terms that your kids can understand, and be sure that …

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Literacy is essential for success. Therefore, it is natural for parents to look for tools to teach children early literacy skills. Fortunately, there are interactive technologies, such as apps, that can help educate children. Below are ten apps to teach children early literacy skills intentionally and appropriately: ABC Alphabet Phonics This is a beginner app that teaches little ones the alphabet, letter sounds, phonics, and first words. It will keep your children entertained with fun songs and animations. Bob Books Reading Magic 1 Bob Books are designed for beginning readers or children in preschool or kindergarten. Using a combination of …

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Literacy is essential for success. Therefore, it is natural for parents to look for tools to teach children early literacy skills. Fortunately, there are interactive technologies, such as apps, that can help educate children. Below are ten apps to teach children early literacy skills intentionally and appropriately: ABC Alphabet Phonics This is a beginner app that teaches little ones the alphabet, letter sounds, phonics, and first words. It will keep your children entertained with fun songs and animations. Bob Books Reading Magic 1 Bob Books are designed for beginning readers or children in preschool or kindergarten. Using a combination of …

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