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100 Weird College Scholarships: Wacky Ways to Win Money for School

Can you make the best duck call or make an amazing PB&J? Are you really tall or really short? Do you have a specific name or an epic zombie apocalypse plan? We’re not kidding: All of these characteristics could help you win money from one of these weird college scholarships.

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Make Friendships

These seven pieces of advice can help your kids make friendships that last. One mom's wisdom about childhood friendships.

6 Ways to Save on Child Care

Worried about the cost of child care being too expensive for your budget? Give yourself room to breathe with these 6 tips on how to save on child care.

If you think your child is being bullied, do this

This guide can help parents and kids fight back against bullying and regain control.

How do we solve the preschool crisis?

California has a preschool access problem. Here are four ideas policymakers and advocates are considering to help solve the problem, with the pros and cons of each.

Bullying: 7 Things Parents Need to Know

Bullying is an issue that goes far beyond schoolyard teasing. Learn what to do if your child is being bullied — or is bullying others.

Choosing Schools for Autistic Children

As my post Moving Back to Iceland states, we are returning to the land of ice and fire after two eventful years in Copenhagen, Denmark. As such, we found it fitting that I made a trip to Iceland to…

What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

Bullying is one of the most painful things a child can experience. Here are some common signs of bullying, and ways to help your child feel supported if they’re hurting.

Before Starting Preschool: What Your Kids Should Know

Potty training isn't the only skill your child may need to know before heading to preschool. Here are a few important things you should consider before committing to a preschool.

Your child might be a bully. Here are 7 ways to stop that behavior.

A former after-school teacher shares the strategies he's seen that have worked to stop bullying.

When Children Act Out: “Seeking Negative Attention” or Needing to be Seen?

When children have explosive and persistent challenging behaviors, it’s a signal for adults to pay attention – it’s not a purposeful manipulation to get "negative attention."

Ask the Experts: Using Dependent Care FSA for Preschool

Question: Can an employee pay the cost of preschool with a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)?|Question: Can an employee pay the cost of preschool with a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)?

Our Learning Academy Has So Much to Offer Your Child

We offer a variety of unique features and advantages that set us apart from traditional child care or day care centers and mark us as an industry leader in early childhood education. Here are a few advantages in choosing Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Watkinsville. Our facility is individually owned and operated. Our owner …

Spotlight on the Importance of Preschool

If you were to view a private preschool classroom, you might assume that the children were playing the day away.

Person to Person: How to protect yourself against adult bullies

Do people you know make comments about an ugly divorce you experienced? Do your in-laws tell secrets about your spouse that cause embarrassment for both of you? If so, you’ve experienced adult bull…

How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child

Homework for a 4-year-old? No, thank you: Multitasking Moms and Dads

Homework means less time for that all important childhood activity: play. So my 4-year-old is opting out.