Fundamentals

Gearing up for back-to-school can be a bit overwhelming; there is a lot to do, a lot of transitions to navigate, and often a sense of blues as the realization that summer has, once again, gone by too fast. However, you can easily turn back-to-school anxieties into positive anticipation for a great school year […]

A constitutional amendment was passed in November 2002 that established the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for all four year olds in the state of Florida. The program benefits not only the children but the Tampa schools, as well, by preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.
Documented studies have shown that preschool is one of the […]

Anxiety is such a gripping reality not only to people who are stressed out in the workplace, but it is something that teenagers also experience a great deal. School anxiety can even cause slight depression among teens. One major cause of anxiety in teens is comes from school. The different environment and the diverse […]

There are a huge variety of games for toddlers out there that are easy on their hands, interactive, and very educational while at the same time entertaining. The old games that you use to see being played by parents with their child on their laps are games that you would not be playing now […]

The day you brought your first computer home, your world suddenly changed. Instead of chasing mundane everyday tittle-tattle, you delved deep into the mysteries of cyber space and were rewarded with the wealth of information hitherto unknown. Every new day ushered in and opened a new chapter in your life, so full of knowledge, […]

You can create a better homework environment for your teenager by providing at least six feet of desk surface. The old three foot desks aren’t large enough to hold the computers, printers, cell phones and oh yes, the books, that are a daily part of your teenager’s school life. Teach them how to deal […]

My son is only days away from his first day of kindergarten. He is excited but a little nervous. I am confident that he will be able to start off his public school career with a bang and not a whimper because I have done a great deal to prepare him for this exciting […]

It’s that back to school time of year again. College students need a good way to haul lots of stuff (like that mountain of dirty laundry they wash once a month) and athletes need a place for all their gear. Duffel bags can be a great option for both. The most crucial thing they […]

It is back to school time and for most teens that means hitting the books and more for the next ten months. Get ready for homework, tests, sports, debate club, student council, after school meetings and everything else that life as a high school student brings.
And, since these busy high school years lead toward […]

Autism is a disorder of the brain that is biological in function. It causes anywhere from mild to severe social impairment and an inability to function normally in society. However, there are ways to treat many of the cases of autism. Autistic children can learn and excel and if certain teaching methods are used, […]