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Building a Better Student: Perfectly Imperfect

Editor’s note: as a general policy, the powers-that-be at Earnest Parenting do not subscribe the Big Bang Theory. We’re firm believers in Creation here. That said, we have a great deal of respect for Dom’s writings. Additionally, it is the policy of...

Mind Matters: How to Solve Elapsed Time Problems

Heroes, if you’ve ever tried to help your child solve an elapsed time problem for math, you know how difficult that can be. The younger boys and I have tried several different methods with these problems, with varying degrees of success. Watching the video below...

Building a Better Student: Stumped

I co-host a morning radio show in Denver, and one of the most popular elements on the program is a feature called The Mindbender. It’s not trivia – which is something you either know or don’t – but rather a game that allows you to puzzle out the answer to...

Building a Better Student: Empathy

Have you ever watched a child struggle with a homework assignment or a school project? They sit at the table and grimace, one hand supporting their head while the other flips through a lesson that they don’t understand. Sometimes you get exasperated, and you want to...

5 Ways to Help Your Kids Improve Their Grades

It can be frustrating to see your child earn bad grades. However, it is important to remember that bad grades are not the end of the world. There are several things that you can do to help your child improve his or her grades. Below are some important tips for helping...