We’ve all dealt with children who are alternately too sleepy or too restless to pay attention, whether it’s in the classroom, out in public or at home. Who’d have thought that modern technology and a misunderstanding about how it affects us that could be causing both?
Setting goals for 2014
We know all about resolutions – I have my favorites that I make every year! But setting bite-sized goals and guiding them to fulfillment is key to helping children progress. Doing this as a family turns it into a fun activity that everyone has to participate in and be accountable for.
Gadgets for Christmas
With Christmas here, some children may ask you to get them new computers, better internet at home, maybe e-readers or other electronic gadgets. If your family budget can accommodate them, these can be a huge help for your child in school, keeping students excited about learning outside the classroom, or motivating them to hit a specific goal such as perfect attendance or a B in math.
Giving thanks for what we have
Our schools and our families are preparing for the Thanksgiving. Holiday food and toy drives are popping up everywhere to help prepare baskets for needy families over the winter.
Harvest Fest makes the most of autumn
We have been presenting Harvest Fest in our schools for a few years now, and every year it is more fun. The littlest children in their costumes – princesses, superheroes, all kinds of animals – are so adorable.
Feeding families, feeding communities
September is National Hunger Month, as well as National Childhood Obesity Month. The non-profit group Feeding America has released numbers for child hunger and food insecurity in each of the 50 states.
Back to school, back to sports
Besides back to school, fall also means sports. (Ask any football fan!) Depending on the school size, some of our campuses have tackle football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, cheer, flag football and even a chess team – mental athletics count, too!
Sticker Shock: When your child wants expensive things
We are back to school, settled into classes and the school routine. Students are chatting about their summers, places they went and their new back-to-school gear.
Liberty Traditional – Saddleback Encourages ‘Gift of Education’
Donations made by Dec. 31 deductible on 2013 taxes
