Techno Empowerment Eastern Iowa

01/14/2015

We understand. It's hard for any parent to watch their child struggle. As tempting as it is, however, experts caution strongly against homework "help."

Experts agree: best parenting strategy for homework is "autonomy support"

12/08/2014

Study smarter, not longer. Studies have shown that students can retain up to 60 percent of new material if they review it within 24 hours. Instead of cramming for hours the night before a test, review the material each evening for 10 to 20 minutes (even if there isn't any assigned homework).

12/03/2014

After spending all day in a chair at school, it's no wonder kids are reluctant to take a seat and dig into homework. Do you make use of these strategies or any others at home?

Homework time doesn't have to be torture.

10/06/2014

Think of it this way: Math is a game, and the numbers are the toys you use to play!

For Support and Resources, click here. As Oliver and I have noted often, the early years in TJEd are well-served in many families when the Charlotte Mason

10/05/2014

When parent-teacher conferences roll around, make the most of that short, precious time to form an alliance with your child's teacher to further their education. http://bit.ly/1gueZY0

10/04/2014

Math Tip: The vocabulary of math is just as important as understanding what all the numbers and symbols mean. Double check that your child understands the instructions in each problem to avoid confusion and mistakes when the cumulative test rolls around.

10/03/2014

Family ties run deep, and studies show that building relationships with grandparents is great for a child's well-being. A few ideas to help them connect with one another. What sorts of activities do your children enjoy with their grandparents? http://bit.ly/1owv1XC

10/02/2014

Homework Tip: Do harder assignments first, and leave easy ones for later, when you're running low on mental juice.

10/01/2014

Want your child to get a great education? Start by inspiring a love of learning, both at school and at home.

Inspire her thirst for knowledge inside — and outside — of school.

09/30/2014

Video games are here to stay, along with all of the other new technologies captivating kids today. Rather than resist them entirely, this author suggests embracing screen time as an opportunity for engagement with your child.

If you’re asking whether or not your kids should be allowed to play video games, this post isn’t for you. You live in a different world than I do. From my perspective, video games are the future of storytelling. And, while you might just be imagining they’ll replace movies and romance [...]

09/29/2014

It comes as no surprise to parents that kids can have a hard time focusing. Seven tips to help them out: http://bit.ly/1kzj6Yc

09/28/2014

From chores to schoolwork, help your kids stay focused with these five strategies.

Keep distractions at bay with these easy tips for getting kids to stay on task.