by Amy LeForge | Apr 17, 2013 | Education
I live in beautiful Colorado, where the weather forecast is a really – really – big deal to people. I base this on the outrage and gnashing of teeth over a recently forecasted blizzard that never developed. The expected foot of snow turned out to be more...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 1, 2013 | Education
I am SO going to use this graphic for time to come whenever the boys demand to know why learning particular subjects is important. Genius! Thanks to BestMastersInEducation.com for the infographic. Earnest Parenting: help for parents who want to win...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 27, 2013 | Adolescence
One of the challenges of teaching and parenting is dealing with young people who haven’t yet learned the concept of degrees. Everything that happens to a pre-teen or teenager is either the best thing that’s ever happened, or the end of the world. If you’re snickering...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 25, 2013 | Education
If your school-aged child has a disability, you will find yourself involved in the IEP process. An IEP, or Individualized Education Program, is a document, required by federal law, which will follow your child through his or her educational career. You will be...
by Amy LeForge | Jan 5, 2013 | Education
Attending a boarding school can give a child several advantages compared to a public school. The education, athletics, and activities all make up an experience that is difficult to duplicate. 1) No Pressure While a public school tends to organize cliques and social...
