Best Education

Posted by Mary Beard on 7 November 2013 | Comments

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Question: As a parent, what is my role in providing the best education for my children?

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Starting Preschool

Posted by Mary Beard on 6 November 2013 | Comments

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Question: I am about to enroll my first child into pre-school. What should be some important factors to consider in making my choice? 

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Starting Kindergarten

Posted by Mary Beard on 5 November 2013 | Comments

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Question:  My son turns five in May. Even though he is old enough to start kindergarten this fall, many have advised me to consider holding my son back a year stating both academic and social benefits. Does this seem to be the trend right now? I believe he is a normal five-year-old boy. On one hand, I don’t want to hold him back if he is ready. Yet on the other, I don’t want to regret later the opportunity to give him the advantage of another year to mature. Help?

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Bullies

Posted by Mary Beard on 4 November 2013 | Comments

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Question:  I just read some troubling news concerning the amount of “bullying” that goes on in schools across our nation. Do you see this as a growing concern in our schools and what can be done to ensure my child’s safety?

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Goals

Posted by Mary Beard on 3 November 2013 | Comments

Question: What specific goals should I set for the coming year that will make a difference in my children's lives once they are adults?

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Investing in Education

Posted by Mary Beard on 2 November 2013 | Comments

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Question: I would like to send my child to a private school, but I am not sure it is a wise use of my money since I have an option for free public education. Give me your reason for making this investment of my money.

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Emotional Changes in Students

Posted by Mary Beard on 1 November 2013 | Comments

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Question: I am concerned about my daughter who just started school this year. My once happy and full of energy child now seems shy, fearful and quiet. What happened?

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Achievement Tests

Posted by Mary Beard on 31 October 2013 | Comments

Question: As a parent of an early elementary child, what can I be doing now to ensure my child has the proper skills to pass the state mandated assessment tests?

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