Prepare for the SAT: Study Multiple-Meaning Words
Students who aim to achieve a high SAT score should develop their knowledge of vocabulary. Understanding the definition is an important factor, but how words fit into the context of a written passage is the key. Understand Meaning of [...]
Do You Know About Math Circles?
Motherly Life Notes What exactly is a math circle? A math circle is an in-person or virtual learning space where students explore and discuss ways of thinking about challenging questions. Participants develop deeper problem solving and mathematical thinking [...]
Recommended Summer Reading for Grades 9 – 12
Fiction The Giver Lois Lowry Summary. Jonas lives in a seemingly idyllic community where everything is determined for the people. Citizens are assigned their partners, children, and jobs, all of which are accepted without [...]
How to Raise Resilient Kids
Children's lives are not stress-free. Many kids are in school for up to 8 hours a day, plus time in extracurricular activities. They meet new friends in new environments and interact with many adults throughout the school day. Kids [...]
Media and the Well-Being of Children
This book is a compilation of work from multiple contributors. It focuses on the media’s effects and benefits on youth development. The research is centered around the importance of media content, context and the characteristics of children. Content Matters [...]
Swim Lessons
BOSTON The Clubs at Charles River Park offers year-round swim lessons for children and adults at all levels. The Club is located at 10 Whittier Place, Boston, MA 02114. CAMBRIDGE Cambridge YMCA offers group and private swim lessons for individuals [...]
Living in Wellesley
Wellesley is located about 15 miles west of Boston and is the halfway point along the Boston Marathon route. It has a lot to offer families, with multiple top-ranked public schools and playgrounds, shopping, restaurants, and public transportation into [...]
Risks and Benefits of Kids’ Use of Digital Devices
Deeper research is providing a better understanding of the risks and potential benefits of the use of tablets, phones, and other digital devices. Psychologists and others are focusing more on the type of content kids consume. The primary risks [...]
Principals Concerned by Increasing Screen Time
Screen Time Robs Children of Time with Peers and Parents Time spent with screens takes away from time interacting directly with peers, teachers, and parents. It impacts a multitude of behaviors. Children don't learn how to sit still without [...]
Mothers’ Tips For Raising Kids Who Succeed
While the measures of success vary from person to person, certain traits are common among successful people. Help your kids build a solid foundation for achieving their individual goals as well as a lifetime of happiness and mental wellness. [...]
Do Your Kids Get Too Much Screen Time
Screen habits begin at an early age. Parents should take notice of how much time their children spend using a digital device. Stats Show Children Spend Substantial Time in Front of Screens The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no [...]
What is a Youth Travel Team
When kids show potential and an interest in playing sports at a highly competitive level, parents should understand both the opportunities as well as the sacrifices involved with participating in youth travel teams. Youth Sports Travel Teams Explained A [...]
College Admissions Process for Student Athletes
If your kids are interested in competing in NCAA sports, it's time to learn about the college admissions process for athletes. Register for an NCAA Eligibility Center Account Students who want to compete in NCAA Sports must first register [...]
A Short List of Recommended Books to Help Kids Develop Social Skills
Children develop social skills through listening, talking, reading, and interacting with others. Parents are responsible for providing the guidance and activities to ensure kids experience these interactions. The books included in this list are great resources to support parents [...]