Funderstanding: Education, Curriculum and Learning Resources

Aiding Your Child’s Science Education

A good science education is not limited to the wall’s of your child’s school. There is a lot you can do as a parent to foster your child’s interest in science and encourage success in the classroom. Supportive parents are an essential component to successful students, especially when it comes to math and science.

Why Your Child’s Science Education Matters

As we grow to rely more on technology every day, the importance of science education becomes more evident. However, the role of technology in our lives is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the importance of a good science education. The more your child knows about science, the better he or she will be able to succeed in a changing world.

Hunger Games: An Opportunity for Relevant Discussion With Kids

“Hunger Games” is much more than a blockbuster movie based on a best-selling book. It’s an opportunity for parents and teachers to engage kids in important conversation.

Parenting 101: “Everyone is Doing the Best They Can”

Hey parents, do you want to play the role of enforcer or teacher? Remembering that your child is doing the best they know how to do will help you remain calm and avoid unnecessary stress.

Watch Your Language!

Our language impacts (and reveals) our thinking. When we ask, “How do we motivate kids?” we reveal a nonconscious belief that motivation comes from the outside. It doesn’t.