Education

Should You Let Your Kid Quit?

Randi Mazzella,

When my son was in a tween, he asked if he could take golf lessons. I signed him up for introductory lessons with a golf pro. He enjoyed it so much I sent to a summer golf camp for a…

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Time to Change Tutors?

Charlotte Parent,

Consider these things before you call it quits.

Little Genius: Recognizing the Gifted Preschooler

Lissy Wood,

Certain behaviors and characteristics that experts say are indicators of giftedness.

Disconnect to Rediscover Playtime

Carolyn Jabs,

Why open-ended, child-led play is crucial to development.

Expert Information on Allergies and Asthma

Maeve O'Connor MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI, FACP,

How to prevent allergies and asthma from effecting your child's learning and behavior.

Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Marge Eberts, Peggy Gisler,

How to figure out what's best for your child.

Making the Switch From Public to Private School

Kathleen M. Reilly,

All families that consider private school seem to have one thing in common: They're looking for a more individualized educational experience for their child.

Parental Homework Help: How Much is Too Much?

Anne Wooten Green,

Research finds that parental help is mostly inconsequential, and sometimes even has negative effects.

The First 2,000 Days

Elizabeth Poindexter,

How early cognitive connections impact a child's future success.

How Values Play Into Your School Decision

Westminster Catawba Christian School,

How to narrow your education options and choose what is best for your children.

How to Motivate a Middle Schooler

Marge Eberts, Peggy Gisler,

If a middle-school student is totally unmotivated in school, it's time to schedule a meeting with your child's teacher.

Helping the Perfectionist Child Find Balance

Traci Lamothe,

If you have an overachieving child, striving for perfection could set your child up for disappointment.

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New Vaccines Required by Schools for N.C. Teens

Odile Fredericks,

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

Trinity Episcopal School,

Service learning enhances student growth and achievement, teaches civic responsibility and strengthens the community.

Technology as an Assistive Learning Platform

The John Crosland School,

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

Marge Eberts, Peggy Gisler,

Don't let the time slip by without getting the information you want.

Tips for Enhancing the Educational Experience of Your Child

Connie Grier,

Consider these tips as a way to enhance the educational experience of your child.

Charlotte Parent's Terrific Teens

Charlotte Parent,

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.

Music Can Boost Brainpower

Michele Huggins,

A recent study shows that music may boost brainpower for children from economically disadvantaged homes and neighborhoods. The study out of Northwestern University found that after two years of music lessons, kids from poor neighborhoods interpreted speech sounds more quickly…