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Education Tips for Parents

We provide a wealth of valuable information for parents on getting the best education for their children. From school searching tips, study habit tips, and education articles - we'll keep you well informed.

Articles for parents

Preparing for your children's first day of school
Ease Your Child into a New Routine. Have him or her go to bed at school-night bedtime a few nights before the first day. Set an alarm clock for the correct school wake-up time.
Try a School Bus Run. Go over your child's school bus route with him or her if it's going to be a first-time bus ride. Find out how long the ride is, and talk about things like bus safety. morning. Read more

A Parent’s guide to homework
Homework tends to receive a mixed press. While some parents complain their children shouldn’t be asked to do work at home until they reach secondary school age, others consider that children, particularly those aged 7 to 11, are not given enough. This article covers the four questions most frequently asked by parents;

What is homework?
What is its value?
How long should it take?
What is the best way to help?
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School Types

What's the best school for your kids -- public, private or maybe Montessori? Before you start investigating the increasing options, get yourself acquainted with today's terms. Education expert Bruce Hammond explains the differences.

Charter Schools

Evangelical Christian Schools

Montessori Schools

Private Independent Schools

Public Schools

Roman Catholic Schools

Other Sectarian Schools