My kids are in Middle School, so I don’t claim to be an expert on parenting older kids, BUT sometimes it just takes a little common sense. I was chatting with my sister yesterday and she was complaining about her 1st year college student son’s lack of respect towards her and her husband. We went [...]
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Studies show that much of a child’s lifelong academic, social and career success starts with a strong foundation of reading skills. Better readers make better students, employees and leaders. BigIQKids.com offers these eight great reasons to encourage your child to read, read and read some more: Reading is the basis of all other learning. The [...]
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Whether its athletics, artistry or academics, a little healthy competition can help boost your child’s skill level and confidence – that’s why BigIQKids.com’s new spelling contest (spelling bee) is already one of our most popular online features just weeks after its debut. Participating in a competition challenges your child or students to do their best. [...]
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If your family’s morning feels more like an obstacle course relay race than a leisurely jaunt to school, put some calm in your crazy by teaching your kids the power of organization. It doesn’t take a psychological study to know that being organized can significantly reduce stress, which invariably means better concentration, higher grades and [...]
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Back to School time can be an anxious one for kids. BigIQKids offers tips to turn those nervous jitters into excitement: Get back to into a school-friendly routine. Summertime can mean crazy bedtimes, sweet tooth habits and late-night movie marathons that lead to late morning sleep-ins. A few weeks before school begins, switch back to [...]
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