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How to Prepare your Child for College

Pier55 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:38:45 +0000

College is a very exciting time for a child, and most parents are very proud to see that day arrive. However, not all children are ready for college. It can be overwhelming and then they fail at school or they end up with huge debts. Parents can help to prepare their child for college though. …

How Effective are Online College Courses?

Pier55 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:07:45 +0000

Many adults would love to go back to college but they simply don’t have the time in their day. Realistically many of them have to work to make ends meet. A great solution is to take online classes. This way you can do your work when it is convenient for you without disrupting the rest of your life.

Understanding Learning Disabilities

Pier55 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:50:51 +0000

A person with a learning disability (LD) almost always has an average IQ or an above-average IQ. The problem lies in the brain’s inability to process sensory information, which majority of the population have no problem doing.

How to Write a College Admission Essay

Pier55 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:46:37 +0000

One of the few chances you have to attract the attention of an Admissions panel is through your admission essay. This being the case, it should not be written in an hour or two.

Applying for a College Scholarship

Pier55 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:27:49 +0000

Scholarships can give you the schooling you need without you ever having to spend a cent.

Monitor your Child’s Academic Progress Online

Pier55 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:57:24 +0000

Many parent’s worry about their children staying on the right track when it comes to their school work. Many children want to excel but there is a huge number that are failing or that are barely getting by. This mainly is due to a lack of motivation and not completing all of their school work. Too often though parents are clueless until report cards come out. One way to change that though is to monitor your child’s academic progress online.

Educational Video Games can help Children Learn

Pier55 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:27:23 +0000

We often hear all the stories about how terrible it is to allow our children to play video games. However, it is often something that they want to take part in even from an early age. There are some very educational video games out there though that help children to learn.

How to Homeschool Your Child

Pier55 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:45:19 +0000

Now that you have determined that homeschooling is the way to instruct your child, get ready for the delight and the unease - the road ahead is a bit rough, but the rewards more than make up for it. Producing a stable and well-formed personality is no mean achievement.

What is Home Schooling

Pier55 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:43:58 +0000

The term ‘home schooling’ basically refers to the process in which one or more children of not more than 2 families are instructed by parents or legal guardians, or a member of either household. The laws that define home schooling vary from State to State.

Help with Learning Disabilities

Pier55 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:41:43 +0000

Students with learning disabilities can benefit from using computer technology to aid in their learning. It has been shown that LD (i.e. learning disabilities) students can overcome their writing difficulties. The use of modern day computers to improve their academic skills can also boost their self-esteem and social skills.