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2012 Summer Camp Guide
Planning camp for your family this summer? Browse our digital camp guide for great articles and resources.
Articles In Education
Jan 2012 |
School Burnout: 4 Tips for Helping Kids Reignite their Love of Learning
School burnout is much more common then you think.
Nov 2011 |
Manners Count: A Quick Primer Before the Holidays
Local etiquette expert Patricia A. O'Brien wants children to be well behaved.
Nov 2011 |
Local Schools' PSAE 2011 Results
Although statewide results showed the worst performance on record for 11th grade students taking the Prairie State Achievement Exam, North Shore schools continued to show consistently high pass rates.
Oct 2011 |
4 Ways to Inspire Kids to Love Reading
Get your kids reading (and loving it) with these easy tips.
Sep 2011 |
A Parent’s Guide to Greek Life
Hazing, drugs and alcohol are common concerns parents have when their child decides to join a fraternity or sorority.
Aug 2011 |
20 Must-Know College Admissions Terms
Nothing is more confusing than the coded words and acronyms that describe the college admissions process.
Aug 2011 |
Make It Better Back To School Guide
Give your child a most successful back to school launch with our best advice, ideas, tips.
Aug 2011 |
2011 Trends in Kids’ Backpacks
To complement their new school fashions, kids need fun packs to keep all their books, folders, pens and pencils together. Here are some of our favorites.
Aug 2011 |
Money Saving Tips for Back-to-School Clothes Shopping
If you have school-age children, back-to-school season means big bucks. On top of books and supplies, you’ll probably spend some cash on new clothing.
Aug 2011 |
Reducing the Stress of College Admissions
Advice for parents (even though it’s not about you)
Aug 2011 |
John Rowe: Making a Difference Through Charter Schools
North Shore kids are lucky enough to have exceptional public school systems, but what about inner city kids?
Jul 2011 |
Help Your School Toolkit
Connect with Make It Better—online, in print and in person—to help your child, your school and yourself.
Jul 2011 |
Northwestern Classes for the Non-Student
Living near a top-tier university has perks—even if you’re not an enrolled student.
Jul 2011 |
9 Tips to Help Your Child Cope with Stress
As parents, we can help our child negotiate the school year with these 9 strategies that help reduce stress for your child and for your family.
May 2011 |
Thank Your Child’s Teacher
Celebrate and thank the individual who taught your child to read, solve algebraic equations or apply to college.
May 2011 |
Globe-Trotting Before Graduation
Traveling abroad is an eye-opening, educational journey.
May 2011 |
Promoting the Habit of Reading
We know that children who read regularly do better in school.
May 2011 |
½ Gap Year
By now, most high school seniors have decided what college they will attend next year.
Apr 2011 |
Why is My Intelligent and Hardworking Child Struggling in School?
Some children just don't seem to fit the mold at school.
Mar 2011 |
District 39’s April 5 Referendum Tied to ‘Health of the District,’ Supporters Say
The future of Township High School District 39 will soon rest in voters’ hands. How will you vote?
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