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Back-to-School Preparation Tips for Parents

Sep
1

Tags: Back-to-School, Family, Tips, Students, Education, Parenting

Sending the kids back to school is never easy! Use these tips to prepare your kids for a smooth transition from summer to school.

Back to school: Why August is the new September

Aug
13

Publisher: CNN

Tags: Back-to-School, Family, Summer, Students, Education

Daphne Sashin of CNN weighs the pros and cons of earlier back to school start dates across the country. With start dates ranging from early August to after Labor Day, will students benefit from these changes?

How Music Education Can Benefit Your Child

Mar
16

Author: Bobleter, Katie, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors

Tags: Family, Education, Kids, Students, Parenting

Music education is in many ways beneficial for children. With the month of March being Music in our Schools Month, it’s a great time to take a look at how you can incorporate music education in your child’s life, and see what they can gain from learning how to play an instrument of their choosing.

5 Ways to Come Back Strong after Winter Break

Jan
22

Author: Abello, Heather, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors

Tags: Back-to-School, Winter, Education, Students, Tips

It's time to get back to school! Here are five ways to make the transition from holidays to classrooms easier.

Martin Luther King Jr. and His Impact on Today

Jan
15

Author: Bobleter, Katie, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors

Tags: Holidays, Parenting, Family, Education, Students

Martin Luther King Jr. had a great impact on today’s society, and made important advancements in the civil rights movement. We're taking this week to celebrate his achievements, as he is honored this coming Monday.

How to Ace Your Parent-Teacher Conferences

Nov
13

Author: Bobleter, Katie, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors

Tags: Family, Education, Parenting, Students

Parent-teacher conferences coming up? Use our tips to ensure a smooth meeting with a positive outcome.

How to Talk to Your Child about Colleges

Oct
31

Author: Bobleter, Katie, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors

Tags: Students, College, College-Prep, Education

Going into their junior or senior year of high school, choosing the right college is most likely something your teen has been thinking about. There are many different resources available to help them make their decision, but offering assistance as a parent is a great way to open up the lines of communication on the topic.

How to Beat Test Anxiety

Oct
13

Author: Bobleter, Katie, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors

Tags: Education, Family, Students, Parenting

School is back in session, and students are getting back in touch with academics, after school activities and weekend schedules. Unfortunately, back-to-school sometimes causes additional stress for some children. Does your child have a hard time when given an exam or test? There are different ways to beat the anxiety of test-taking and we’d like to take this opportunity to share a few tips with you.

Why Visiting a College Will Help Your Decision

Oct
3

Author: Bobleter, Katie, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors

Tags: Education, College-Prep, Students

Fall brings many things—crisp air, colder weather, back-to-school, and the important decision of choosing which colleges to apply to. Narrowing down your options is no easy task, and there are many ways to decide which ones are right for you.

Myths about Paying for College Explained

Jun
2

Author: Berno, Bobette, College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors

Tags: Tuition, College, College-Prep, Students, Parenting

There are many myths and rumors floating around about paying for college, financial aid, and other issues regarding money and school. Here are a few of those myths and the realities of those misconceptions.