Recent studies have revealed an even more important component in children's academic achievement among the ongoing discussions about educational funding, advantages of private vs. public school, teacher preparation, and professional development: parental support and home life. While school and family involvement are vital for academic performance, the importance of family involvement is stronger, according to a study involving 10,000 adolescents. If you're not sure if your child's school is th …
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If your search for quality children's bedroom furniture keeps ending in frustration, our premium Bedroom Source Collection furniture might be the answer to your problem. This superior line of expertly crafted wood furnishings is made in the USA; each detail reflects our commitment to quality. Even more importantly, it can reflect your own unique taste and size specifications. Made to order right here in New England, Bedroom Source Collection furniture is truly custom-built to your specifications …
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It is certainly much easier to urge our children to simply play a game on a mobile device in contrast with helping them be creative "in the real world." They desire to be imaginative? There are hundreds of apps available for that. Additionally, there will be less trash to clean up and less resources that we need to gather. Well, just as writing things out by hand rather than typing them out is better for our heads, kids gain more from physical media creation in terms of their cognitive developm …
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Academic achievement is greatly influenced by a parent's relationship with their child, but not nearly as much as when parents make academics a visible, active priority in the daily life of the home and explain (and actively enforce) their own expectations (see Part 1). The importance you place on hard work and education in general can be demonstrated by including schoolwork in the calendar and providing conducive study places for your children. Yet, there is no substitute for the kind of assi …
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The most crucial thing you can do as a parent is to support academic success at home, regardless of how confident or uneasy you are about your kids' school, teachers, and the condition of education in general. Your position as a parent is given major weight in the conclusions of a groundbreaking study involving 10,000 students which concluded that "although both school and family participation are vital, the significance of family involvement is stronger when it comes to academic performance." …
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While the environment isn't the only issue in ensuring your children get enough sleep, it is an important one. Of course, your child's bed - and, more particularly, his mattress - are key, controllable factors in his sleeping environment. We only provide the best in comfy, low-profile mattresses at The Bedroom Source, so parents can choose from a variety of safe, health-conscious solutions for their children. What are the benefits of having the appropriate mattress? We'll look at a few of the …
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A well-rested child absorbs everything that is going on around her and interacts with others with ease. Late or inconsistent bedtimes, early mornings, and over-scheduled days can all contribute to your child's inability to get enough sleep. Your child will suffer both immediate and long-term implications if she does not receive enough healthful sleep on a regular basis. Sleep Deprivation's Short-Term Effects If you have a child who gets enough healthy sleep on a regular basis, you know how muc …
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According to the National Sleep Foundation, most adults require between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night to operate optimally, while children over the age of one require between 9 and 14 hours per day, depending on their age. Healthy sleep, on the other hand, demands more than just the proper number of sleep hours; it also necessitates some quality-related factors, which can be somewhat difficult to accurately measure. However, given the importance of good sleep for a child's physical and ment …
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We understand as parents how important it is to create memories with our children. But how can we capture a fleeting beautiful moment and transform it into a priceless memory we'll both never forget? It is in fact based on science, some of which is still poorly understood. We do know, however, that by using all of our senses and living in the present, we may freeze moments in time so they will stay in our minds for years or even decades. Repetition helps memory, just as it does with effect …
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"Winter survival tips" was really what was at my fingertips, but that's not really all that we're after as parents, are we? We want our kids to thrive, to be revived, even while we're surrounded by plenty that seems cold and lifeless. Perhaps more than any other year, we need to be intentional about pursuing life-giving practices this winter. Maybe your favorite outings and escapes are impossible. Whatever your level of activity, ranging from just hanging around the house or apartment to g …
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