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Best School System

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Parents often ask us, “What is the best school system for my child?” Two college professors and a local newspaper got together and decided to try to answer this very question. They recently released the Dreamschool Finder online tool to help parents decide what public school system is in fact best. What Y3K Tutor In Your Home towns made the list? Check back tomorrow!

Common Core Math Controversy

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One major Common Core change is in the pace of math taught in the early grades. Teachers now cover fewer topics but in greater depth. The goal is to achieve mastery of the basics early on. The theory is that previously schools throughout America taught too much, too soon. The controversy lies in the fact that for some advanced students they are in essence being held back from their full potential. Some can learn more quickly than others and this system appears to teach to the middle. What do you think?

Homework Strategy

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Having a ton of homework can be overwhelming for a student. Students (and adults) may be paralyzed with fear as to how to get all of the homework completed. Have your child identify and start the hardest assignments first. This way their brain will be the least tired and most focused.

Family Dinner Benefits Children

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Eating dinner with the family has been shown to be helpful for children, but at least 1/3 of Americans rarely do so. Even if it is not possible to have a daily family dinner, there are alternatives that offer benefits to children. Other ways of attaining the dinner benefits include eating breakfast together, having a bedtime snack as a family, or scheduling a once a week Sunday dinner.

Depression Risk Factors

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Does your child have depression? Here are some of the depression risk factors:

– Low self-esteem
– Negative body image
– Low social support
– Ineffective coping – Having a parent with depression
– Poverty
– Exposure to violence
– Social isolation
– Family breakup

Acne & Dairy Connection

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One cause of stress among teenagers is acne. It can be a great source of humiliation and scarring for many. Unknown to most, diet may play a big factor in this condition. In fact, dairy products are the leading causes of acne according to studies. Research found that cow’s milk produces and stimulates hormones linked with acne.

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