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Parenting is the process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood. This is usually done in a child's family by the mother and father (i.e., the biological parents). Where parents are unable or unwilling to provide this care, it is usually taken on by close relatives (including older siblings) and grandparents, adoptive parents, foster parents, godparents, or institutions (such as group homes or orphanages). Parens patriae refers to the public policy power of the state to usurp the rights of the natural parent, legal guardian or informal caregiver, and to act as the parent of any child or individual who is in need of protection.
Parenting responsibilities during the school years include (but are not limited to) feeding, assisting with education, ensuring their safety and wellness, and providing them with a loving and nurturing home environment. Source: Wikipedia
Parents get involved in school activities at the individual, class, and school level to help support their children's experience with education.
Vancouver, WA – 30 Percent of children in the United States are involved in school bullying according to National Youth Violence Prevention. That is 5.7 million American children who either are bullies or are picked on at school.
“We’ve forgotten to raise our kids with kindness,” says Aaron Taylor, father and author of the new book “The Pumpkin Goblin Makes Friends.” Taylor could blame the changing dynamic of the American family or he could point the finger at the internet for making bullyi
2: Super Moms Secrets for Raising a Child With ADD (Not Rated)
Cases of Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, have been on the rise in recent years. Doctors are finally realizing that a true physical disability can be present in both children and adults in order to cause them to have a reduced attention span and increased hyperactivity. If you're raising a child with ADD, what are some things you can do to help him cope with this condition, to still get a proper education, to learn boundaries, and to keep you from pulling out your own hair? There are some
3: There Is Strength In A Herd (Not Rated)
I once was asked to speak to a group of teenage boys about the importance of families. I am a high school religion teacher and often speak to teens. But this assignment made me nervous because I knew it was a topic the boys weren't excited to hear.
Minutes before speaking I had an unusual experience. A visual image came to my mind as though someone had turned on a television set in my brain. I clearly saw a scene you might see on the Discovery Channel -- it was a lion scattering a herd of anima
4: If you can't handle being threatened by a child, maybe you shouldn't be a teacher. (5.00/5)
The sad fact is this has become the norm for many parents who would rather criticize their child's teacher than admit that their own child is in anyway wrong.
Mr. Kaye looked at the computer screen. The time read 10:25. If this class was going to be dismissed on time, he was going to have to get moving and minimize the distractions. The class had over ten pages scheduled to read aloud, as part of the curriculum for today. Still the class continued to yammer, as though it were lunch or maybe a
5: Parents, Are You Listening or Lecturing to Your Kids? Five Tips to Help You Listen (Not Rated)
Seattle, WA – The knowledge that our children are safe, happy and emotionally sound is one of our greatest concerns. If they were being traumatized by something at school or, even worse, the attentions of a predator, we would want to be the first to know.
The only way we can truly be sure that they are all right, or if something is troubling them, is if they feel they can confide in us on a person-to-person basis. But are we actually listening to them as equals, or are we listening to them with
6: A day in my summer shop class (Not Rated)
A day in my summer shop class My summer class was set up in a double garage. The workbenches were inside but with the door open we were able to use the outside area in front of the garage, all in al a nice space. Although the class is woodworking, I always have a table of puzzles (mechanical, electrical, wood) my marble roll and builder boards. I bring these extra things so kids can have something to do before everyone arrives, if they finish their projects early, or if they just want or need a
7: Parent choice, Vouchers, and Public Education (5.00/5)
The public school system in America is based on ideology dating back to the founders of our country; that all men are created equal, a democratic society must prevail, and that the only way to accomplish these altruistic ideals is through an educational system designed to promote these fundamental concepts. Due to the current state of crisis in our public school system, (i.e., failing schools, falling test scores, urban reformation needs, under-funding, high needs students, overwhelmed
8: Summer Amnesia: Avoid The Brain Drain (Not Rated)
By: Craig Bystrynski
Every child knows the feeling, and what adult can forget it? When the textbooks are turned in and the classroom doors closed for the summer, there's a sweet sense of freedom.But those weeks of fun can have real consequences for learning. Call it the summer slide or summer amnesia: Children lose as much as two months of reading and math skills during that time, according to the Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University.For teachers, that means a lot of lost
9: Getting To Know Your Child's Teacher (Not Rated)
By Connie Ragen Green
When your child first starts school your life changes overnight. Suddenly they are spending more waking hours with the teacher than they do with their own family. If this is your first child the adjustment can be difficult. Up until now you have been the most influential adult in your child’s life. Now they are coming home each day and telling you what the teacher said about everything from brushing teeth to going to bed early to have how to hold a pencil. Most parents
10: Parenting Advice: What if My Child Won't Go to School? (Not Rated)
by Dr. Noel Swanson
"I need help! My 9 year old daughter has started resisting school. She misses several days every week, complaining of tummy or head aches. When I try to talk to her she screams and cries. She acts as if she's terrified to go."
Situations like this require a firm hand. Do not be tempted to wait and hope that she will eventually go to school by herself. If left too long, she may never go back.
However, don't be angry with her as her anxiety and distress are r
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