STUDENT LIFE
How to help kids find the right extracurricular activity
Today's kids are busier than ever before. Be it the increasingly competitive nature of scholastic life or the increase of two-income households where kids need something to do other than come directly home after school, children today are much busier than their school-aged counterparts of yesteryear.» Read More
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Cyberbullying occurs when a child is embarrassed, harassed, humiliated, threatened, or tormented by another child using the Internet, mobile phones or another interactive and digital technology. Just as genuine a concern as bullying, cyberbullying has resulted in children killing others or even committing suicide. Cyberbullying occurs when minors are on both sides of bullying or if the bullying was at least instigated by a minor against another minor.» Read More
Maintaining a gym locker
Students often find middle school or high school is their first foray into a structured physical education class that requires changing into a gym uniform or workout clothing. With this comes the responsibility of outfitting and maintaining another locker on campus.» Read More
Prescription drug abuse on the rise among today's children
Many children experiment with drugs. What many parents and caregivers may be surprised to discover are even stereotypically "good" kids may try drugs, and legal drugs are becoming just as popular as illegal ones among kids looking to experiment.» Read More
Credit card pointers for today's college kids
College is a period of firsts. It's the first time many students are away from home for an extended period of time; it's the first time students get to choose their own coursework; and it's the first time many are left to their own devices with respect to taking care of themselves.» Read More
Lice in classrooms is common
Head lice do not spread disease and aren't dangerous. However, the fact that they are highly contagious makes them a nuisance at school.Few schools have proven immune to head lice outbreaks. Small parasites that live in the hair on the scalp, lice are sometimes found in the eyebrows. They feed upon very small amounts of blood from the scalp.
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8 ways to save on school expenses
Every year parents spend significant amounts of money on school expenses. While there's not much parents can do about tuition, there are ways to save on additional expenses, including clothing. Restocking a student's wardrobe can be costly, but savvy Moms and Dads can lessen the blow in a variety of ways.» Read More
Volunteer opportunities abound for today's teens
When attempting to gain acceptance to the college of their choice, teenagers quickly learn the admission requirements extend beyond their report cards. Colleges weigh academics considerably, but many institutions of higher learning also want well-rounded students who will make great additions to the community as well as the classroom.» Read More
How to handle student loan debt after college
Today's college graduates face numerous challenges. With the global economy still struggling, the job market for recent graduates is less than ideal. Competition for jobs is also heated, as high rates of unemployment have created a job market in which out-of-work yet experienced professionals are routinely competing over entry-level jobs with recent graduates, many of whom have little or no experience in their chosen fields.» Read More