By Susan Heckler Are you considering encouraging your child to play a musical instrument? No matter what instrument, there are benefits that you may not be aware of and should be considering. There is evidence that musicians have organizationally and functionally different brains than non-musicians. If you think about it, when you play an instrument … Continued
By Pam Teel Twelve-year-old Rebecca is in seventh grade and attends the Millstone Middle School. Rebecca is very attentive in class because she loves to learn new things every day that she didn’t already know before. She also enjoys school because she gets to see her friends and share experiences with them. She loves the … Continued
By Susan Heckler Waking up a school age child at any time is not an easy task. Let’s face it, they all want to stay up late and they all require lots of sleep. In actuality, waking a sleepy parent up to wake a sleepy student up is a double whammy. Research from the 1990’s … Continued
It may sound a bit crazy but you can help your child learn to enjoy the process of learning through some well chosen activities. The secret is in the enticement and fun offered in many artistic venues that your child may be attracted to. He or she doesn’t have to be the next Walt Disney, … Continued
Do you feel like one of your teachers is treating you unfairly? Read on to learn how you can deal with an unfair teacher in a responsible and adult manner. Do you currently have a teacher who just doesn’t understand you? Are you constantly getting in trouble or struggle to get your teacher’s attention? If … Continued
By Pam Teel Sixteen-year-old Olivia Pereira, from Millstone Township, is a junior at Allentown High School. She loves her school and the fact that she gets to see her friends on a daily basis. She especially enjoys learning and experiencing new adventures with her friends by her side. Her favorite subject is Spanish. She enjoys … Continued
By Susan Heckler Waking up a school age child at any time is not an easy task. Let’s face it, they all want to stay up late and they all require lots of sleep. In actuality, waking a sleepy parent up to wake a sleepy student up is a double whammy. Research from the 1990’s … Continued
Totally For Toddlers The Crayon: A Colorful Tale of Friendship by Simon Rickerty Red and Blue have new red and blue crayons. What fun! Until…oops! It’s broken! Now what will happen to Red and Blue and their friendship when Red’s crayon breaks and Blue walks away with Purple? You must read on to see what true … Continued
As the vacation season winds down and parents are getting their children ready to go back-to-school, their thoughts turn from swimming and campfires to backpacks and books. Gone will be the warm summer nights and kicked back schedules to the rigors and structure of the classroom. For young children especially, this can be a tough … Continued
By Susan Heckler Every few years, new dining trends evolve; the latest being farm-to-table restaurants. We all understand fresh is best, especially if you know the source. Why not take this attitude one step further into our homes and our schools? Two legislative bills have just been passed and await our Governor’s signature. Assembly bill … Continued