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Boring Tech: Do We REALLY Need Another Puzzle App?
I was recently checking out the Apple App store in the educational section (of course) and noticed a disconcerting trend – there is a LOT of the same content out there, particularly in the preschool/toddler age bracket. It may be packaged differently, ie its a fish puzzle versus a dinosaur puzzle but essentially it is the same and not truly engaging enough for my kids.
10 Questions: Jennie Garth
You probably remember watching her play the popular and pretty teenager Kelly Taylor on the hit series Beverly Hills 90210, but Jennie Garth is all grown up these days.
Allowing Sex in the Classroom…Good or Bad?
As young children, we were protected by our parents when it came to what we could read or watch on television. Teaching our children right and wrong and guiding them through life is a major part of parenting. And as that child grows, we are supposed to allow them to mature through their experiences and their education. But when we limit our childrens education on important, but uncomfortable, topics such as sex education, we are only setting them up for failure.
Women: We’re Getting Smarter- But Not Richer
A new study released by the White House today shows that American women are more highly educated than ever before and make up a majority of the white-collar workforce for the first time in history. But getting smarter doesnt mean were getting richer: Were still paid only 75% of what men earn for the same job, whether were flipping burgers or splitting atoms.
How to Home School Your Kids
Whether a school is not equipped to deal with the special needs of your child or you just aren’t happy with the school choices in your area, home schooling is an option. It is a challenge and a large time commitment, so you should think seriously about it before making the decision. Laws on homeschooling vary by state, with some states being more “friendly” for home schoolers. This doesn’t mean that you have to move–you just need to make sure that you home school your child in accordance with local laws.