During the year we celebrate several holidays where gift giving is traditional. Through these special days all of us have opportunities to experience the spirit of giving. Teaching your children to give is a good life lesson.

credit:luiginterThere are barriers to learning that apply to homework as well as to classroom instruction. Recognizing and correcting the barriers to your child's learning is a key to making homework a more productive and less stressful time.

Are you a liar? Are your kids liars? Some important questions to ask yourself.