The Benefits of Giving Back with Your Family
Why you should volunteer this month The top five reasons you should give back in April April is home to an array of holidays and celebrations. There’s Easter, April Fool’s Day, Earth Day, and...
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Answering the Socialization Question
As an online school parent, I have discovered that some advantages of virtual learning are easier for people to grasp than others. Personalized learning, challenging and diverse curriculum, specialized teachers, and alternative scheduling—most people...
How to Teach Kids About Random Acts of Kindness Day
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” —Mark Twain Have you ever had the vehicle in front of you at the tollbooth pay your fare or made...
Mentors Matter: How Guidance Helps Kids Succeed
January is National Mentoring Month, which makes it the perfect time to appreciate the individuals who have inspired you and to consider becoming a mentor yourself. Why become a mentor? Ulises was six-years-old when...
3 Ways to Move from Bullying Bystander to Upstander
Bullying—both physical and indirect, the latter through social media—is an ongoing issue that affects students every day. In fact, national surveys show that 28 percent of U.S. students in grades 6–12 experienced bullying and...
What to Do if You Suspect Cyberbullying
Most of us are familiar with the stereotypical schoolyard bully, but bullies don’t limit themselves just to school playgrounds. With the growth in online communications, cyberbullies can now use email, text messaging, chat rooms,...
