Countering Bad Influences
"My son was always a strong student and now he's bringing home Ds," says a frustrated mom of a seventh-grade student.
Teens
Fire Safety Tips
October is Fire Prevention Month. Make a fire escape plan with your family and do a run-through so that everyone knows how to react.
Teen Safe Driving - Prom and Graduation
A look at safe driving tips for teens heading to prom.
Teen Street Racing Safety Tips
A look at the dangers and realities of street racing in North Carolina and other states.
11 - 18: Stop Procrastination
Learn how to help your kids get past their fears, hiccups and issues with procrastination.
Lights, Camera … Actions to Take Before Going to the Movies
Beyond the ratings. Not all movies are created with kids in mind, so find out how to determine what movies are appropriate for your family.
Maneuvering Middle School
Is skipping fifth grade a challenge? Can parents still stay involved in their child's school life in middle school? Find answers to these tough questions.
Actions Teach Better Than Words
Learn how to discipline effectively by meaning what you say.
Quiz for Parents: How Good Are Your Communication Skills?
Want to know how to talk to your teen? Start conversations that go beyond one word answers.
Family Health - August
Losing weight, colicky babies and battling depression and obesity are this month's health topics.
Creating A Successful Study Space
Get great tips on how to make a successful study/workspace at home for your student.
Studying for Success
Establishing good study habits at home
Sexual Behavior and STDs: Some NC teens are taking big risks
On the national front, Americans appear to be winning some battles against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Rates of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have decreased across all age groups over the last decade. Yet a recent study shows that when all STDs are taken into account, the infection rate is actually on the rise.
5 Questions Not to Ask Your Children
Wonder which questions make your kids cringe? We'll tell you what they are and why it's best to avoid them.
Tips for Financial Aid
The availability of financial aid is shrinking and MFS Investment Management offers some tips to help parents maximize college savings and financial aid strategies.
Seven Initiatives to Better Education: A Strategic Plan 2010 for CMS
What kind of school district does Charlotte-Mecklenburg want? As a community, we have a very clear choice: Will we give our children an education that will prepare them to live and work in a global village where they reach further to compete locally, nationally and internationally?
Identifying Gifted Students
In local schools gifted children are identified by a variety of tests and measures, but who gets tested and why?
From Dibels to EOGs...A Parent’s Guide to Deciphering School Exams in Charlotte
Gone are the days of Socrates, when students in ancient Greece were tested through dialogue and discussion, not multiple choice. In today’s modern world, students (and their schools) in the Charlotte area must be assessed over and over again — sometimes several times a year.
The Internet: Changing the Face of Education
From creating easier forms of communication to providing new avenues for collecting research, computers have quickly become an indispensable part of education for parents, students and school staff.
Clean Kid Rooms? Tips for Making Fantasy a Reality
1. Find a home for each possession and communicate it to the kids Designate specific spots for clothes, books, toys, towels and toiletries. Repeat this many times over. Check for understanding by encouraging kids to tell you where something should go. Have young ones demonstrate where to place certain items. Labeling (with words or pictures for non-readers) is helpful for everyone, including those outside the family, like grandparents or babysitters who come to help out.
Creative Ways to Tell Your Child 'I Love You'
Valentine’s Day is just one opportunity to show your child just how much she is loved. Use these creative ideas to show how much you care on Valentine’s Day and throughout the year.
What Makes Kids Confident and How Can Parents Help?
Ask any parent what they want most for their children and self-confidence will be at the top of the list. Qualities such as academic or athletic success are notable characteristics that most parents appreciate their children having, but...
Avoiding senioritis: CMS counselors share their tips
Director of School Guidance Karen Thomas shares her checklist seniors should follow when preparing for college:
How the Internet Changed the Way We Choose Summer Camps
Traditional sleepaway camps may still offer kids the opportunity to experience a low-tech life that’s in tune with Mother Nature, but the explosive growth of the summer camp industry and the ever-expanding capabilities of the World Wide Web have changed, not just the definition of "summer camp," but also the ways we research the programs for our children.
