Helping the Perfectionist Child Find Balance
If you have an overachieving child, striving for perfection could set your child up for disappointment.
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3 Brain-Building Board Games
Squiggle Selection inspired creativity as players create drawings from a "squiggle." The judge then picks a voting card and awards it the drawing that describes the word. Ages 7+. $19.99, amazon.com.Math is a blast with The Magic School Bus Math…
New Vaccines Required by Schools for N.C. Teens
In spring 2014, the North Carolina Commission on Public Health enacted a change in the vaccination schedule that will affect middle and high school students next year.
Service Learning: Combining Curriculum with Community
Service learning enhances student growth and achievement, teaches civic responsibility and strengthens the community.
Technology as an Assistive Learning Platform
Many educators and parents wonder if the novelty of technology is equal to 'how' it's being used.
Getting the Most From a Parent-Teacher Conference
Don't let the time slip by without getting the information you want.
Charlotte Parent's Terrific Teens
Each year, we select a handful of outstanding local high school students to spotlight in our annual Teens issue. View all of the Terrific Teens that we have profiled over the years.
How to Handle a Possible Learning Disability
Steps to take to determine if your child has a learning disability.
Blended Families: Communicating for a Better School Year
Ideas on how to communicate with your child's school.
BackPACK to School
Backpack ideas for kids from preschool to high school.
5 Books and Games to Ease Into the School Year
Pick up these fun books and games to help children adjust to the new school year.
5 Superhero School Products for Super Imaginations
Kick off the school year with these five superhero-themed products to help super imaginations soar.
Reading, Writing... and Coding? Creating the Next Generation of Programmers
What's the big deal about coding? Find out why it's a skill your child needs to know.
What to Do When Your Child Resists Going to School
Repeated or prolonged resistance benefits from this three-step approach.
Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Scores Big With Teachers
Michael Jordan invests in the creation of the Teacher Innovation Fund.
How to Handle Back-to-School Jitters
What to do when your child is nervous about the first day of school.
Common Core Conundrum: How Does the Nationwide Curriculum Affect Your Child?
A Q&A with The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
New Goodwill Computer Store Makes Technology More Accessible for Students
The Grid offers brand new, donated and refurbished products.
A Guide to the Carolina Gold Rush
Strike gold with this guide to some of the area's gold mining landmarks.
How to Prevent Summer Slide
Make a difference by integrating activities into the summer that feel like playtime, but still keep kids' skills sharp.
The Positive Learning Effects of Dad
Why a father's participation in the educational process is paramount to a child's progress.
Lessons My Kids Learned from the Lemonade Stand
Why a lemonade stand is more than just a simple venture.
Keep Kids Learning All Summer Long
How to find a quality summer learning program, and what opportunities parents can provide at home.
8 Ways to Help Your Kid Become a Better Listener
Try some of these activities with your child to help him become a better listener.
