Four Things Parents Should Know About Learning Disabilities When Choosing A School

Posted on 29 August 2016

Since public schools need to cater to a larger audience and move through material according to the school's learning schedule, kids with academic challenges often fall behind or struggle. While there are some accommodations available in most public schools, the services are often insufficient to really address the underlying problem. Smaller classes and more personalized learning in private schools can help, but you need to understand your child's learning challenges. Here are a few things you should know to help you find the right learning environment. [Read More]

Three Overlooked Benefits Of Having Your Child Learn Musical Skills In School

Posted on 18 August 2016

It may be true that participating in a musical group can help your child learn important lessons about group participation, but the same could be said for pretty much any collaborative effort such as team sports or drama club. Band, choir, and orchestra have so much more to offer than just another extracurricular activity on your child's transcript. Even if you don't want your child to become a professional musician of any kind, there are many benefits to allowing him or her to rehearse and perform with a musical group. [Read More]

4 Advantages Of A Montessori-Style Private School Education For Your Child

Posted on 16 August 2016

If your child is a free spirit, you may be concerned about how he or she will adjust to the overly structured setting of a traditional school. Unlike public schools, private schools often have a unique curriculum. Many private schools offer a Montessori-style education. Here are a few advantages of this type of educational approach for your little one: Your child's individuality is valued. A private school that adheres to a Montessori-style of teaching allows your child to learn at his or her own pace. [Read More]

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When I started thinking about how to raise our kids, I realized that education needed to be the most important thing. We started focusing heavily on reinforcing our children's education by carefully supplementing their school lessons with our own take on the material, and it really seemed to help our children make the connection. They started doing better in school, which was a huge relief. This blog is all about improving your child's education and knowing how to reinforce the lessons they learn at school. By focusing on their education now, they might be able to do better throughout all of high school and college.

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