Education

To Tutor, or Not To?

When kids struggle at school, a little tutoring is often the first line of defence. But is it always the best?

The School Switcheroo

Is it time for your child to make a change?

Packing their own Lunches

Self-made lunches give kids a sense of accomplishment

Stage Fright

Public speaking is daunting for school-aged kids

Schoolitis

Playing sick may be a sign of school anxiety

Make this Your Child's Best Year Ever!

Today's Parent offers great tips you can use to help your kids succeed in the 2007-2008 school year

Great Schools 2007

Today's Parent top 25 schools in Canada. How Do You Sum Up a Great School in 150 Words or Less?

Could You Home-school Your Child?

If you've been wondering what it takes, we've done your homework for you

Dangerous Liaisons

Sexual harassment is flourishing in schools across the country and many preteens and teens are suffering in silence

B is for Babble

Confused by report card lingo? We've done some decoding for you

Career Counsel

Should children as young as 11 be forced to choose a profession?

The Rules on the Bus

How can your child have a not-so-bumpy ride to school?

Sex Matters

You'll be surprised to discover what your child is (or isn't) learning about the birds and the bees

10 Things Kids Hate About School (and 10 They Love)

School-age kids report on what they adore and abhor about school

Getting into Their Good Books: Helping Struggling Readers

How to help struggling readers develop a love of the written word

How to Talk so Teachers Will Listen

And listen when teachers talk about your child

The Five-Minute Parent-Teacher Interview

Maximizing your minimal time

Too Much Homework

When to help your preteen manage

Study Styles Made Simple

Tune in to your child's learning techniques to end homework hassles

Cracking the Dress Code

The crazy, sexy and über-cool gear kids wear has school administrators scrambling to define clothing policies