Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder makes it hard for children to pay attention, complete assignments and tests on time, stay organized and act socially appropriate. These children start out with a disadvantage in school. Parents, teachers...
The playground is the perfect ethnographic setting for group observations. Playgrounds can be compared to tribes coming together to play every day. This situation is not benign, but is characterized at times by fear and the need to preserve...
There are many life-long effects of bullying on children during school, from mental illness to low self-esteem to suicide. While suicide is rare in bullied children, the other effects of bullying are also devastating and last well beyond the time...
Learning and playing traditional children’s schoolyard games generally starts as early as preschool. A young child can learn to exercise and socialize with other children when playing games as well as develop mental skills. Some games are...
Disruptive behavior in school can lead to a myriad of problems for the teacher, school faculty and classmates. Differentiating between rude behavior and bad behavior is challenging. If bad behavior in school is continuous, your child may become...
According to HelpGuide.org, the classroom setting can create a variety of challenges for a child with ADHD, including remaining still in his chair for long periods of time, quietly listening to others and maintaining focus. Parents, administrators...
Trends show that childhood obesity increased between the 1970s and the first decade of the 21st century, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among preschool-age children, obesity increased from 5 percent to 10.4 percent....
Some children exhibit aggressive or violent behavior in school. Whether the aggression constitutes an isolated incident or represents an ongoing issue, educators must have strategies in place to intervene and ensure all children feel safe in the...
Children need to understand how important school is. If they are aware that their parents care about them doing well in school, children are motivated to excel. Parental involvement can increase how fast a child learns, create positive feelings...
Children whose parents are involved in their school life attain greater academic achievements and are more motivated to excel than children whose parents distance themselves from their child's educational experience, according to research cited by...
If you’ve ever tried to complete a task on an empty stomach, you understand the critical connection between nutrition and concentration. Still, even though studies show a direct correlation between healthy eating and focus on learning, many...
According to KidsHealth.org, one in three children are considered overweight or obese. There are many factors that have been attributed to this number including less daily activity, poor nutrition and not enough education on what living a healthy...
Children and adolescents of all ethnicities and races are part of a nationwide obesity epidemic. In the past three decades, obesity rates have more than doubled among kids six to 11 and more than tripled for those 12 to 19. Critics point to too...
If your child is in school all day, he likely eats lunch from the school cafeteria or takes a packed lunch with him. If you are short on time to pack his lunch properly or if your child does not make healthy choices at school, it can be difficult...
You send your child off to school in hopes he will gain a quality education. But in today's world, keeping kids safe at school is another important consideration. Kids face a number of different challenges and threats at school each day, and some...
Whether you have been home-schooling your child for a long period of time or for just a short time, at some point, you may be faced with the possibility of your child entering or re-entering public schools. Some families need another source of...
Children whose parents are more involved with their schoolwork, according to the University of Illinois extension. Benefits of being involved in the education of your child include higher grades and test scores, long-term academic achievement and...
You might be frustrated with helping your children stay organized at school when you continually notice that they are missing homework assignments or forgetting books at school. Regardless of the source of your desire to teach your children to be...
Proper nutrition is essential for a child's normal growth and development. In fact, children who eat high-quality meals and snacks--instead of the typical cafeteria food--enjoy lower blood pressure, are less likely to be overweight and perform...
Balancing nutrition and taste in your child's lunch is often difficult, especially if you have a picky eater in the family. Sandwiches are a popular option for school children, but they get boring quickly. Variety at meal time keeps your child...
Too many school kids are overscheduled, undernourished and overfed, and paying a high price for it. The cost of poor nutrition is overweight, obesity, poor health and poor grades. Breakfast launches a kid into a school day and should contain...
The desire for your child to be successful in all endeavors is a trait you have in common with most parents. As such a parent, your child's education is likely at the forefront of your mind as he grows and develops. Staying involved in your...
According to the US Department of Education Family Involvement Partnership for Learning, many teachers believe that a lack of involvement from parents negatively impacts a child's grades and behavior at school. Parents who are involved in their...
The first modern fitness programs began in Europe and spread to America during the 19th century. As the United States became an industrialized nation, people spent less time performing physical labor. Thus, the need for physical education programs...
When it's time of the year to go back to school, many kids dread ending the freedom and summertime activities. While these feelings are common for most kids, some don't look forward to going back to school because they are teased and harassed by...
Many parents want an alternative to public school, whether it is because of school problems with bullies, low-performing academics or because they want their children to learn about religion. Home schooling allows them to teach what and how they...
Nearly 37 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 11 are obese, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Regular exercise burns calories, helps with weight control and helps children's growing bodies develop appropriately....
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report the incidence of childhood obesity in school-aged children, defined for children as possessing a body mass index in the 95th percentile in relation to kids the same age and gender, has tripled...
School nurses usually are the only licensed medical personnel on-site at school. Handling cuts and bruises always has been a part of the school nurse's job, but managing diabetic therapy and watching for complications in diabetic children during...
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