American education is in the midst of a crisis — something concerned parents all over the country know well. Far more complex and troubling than today's declining test scores, the K-12 crisis involves ...

We all have a set of values (strongly-held beliefs) that influence how we behave. Parents play an important role in determining what those values are going to be for their children. Different parents ...

We are raising a generation with little understanding of how to build financial mindsets both for independence and a flourishing adult life.

Teaching values like honesty, empathy, respect, and determination by age 10 helps children build a strong foundation for their future. Children learn best through observation, so consistently modeling ...

Start with the basics, "please" and "thank you" [Courtesy, Freepik] In a world where manners seem to be disappearing faster than a magician's rabbit, teaching young children the art of etiquette ...

Iowa’s draft of K-12 science standards revealed the tensions in education. These guidelines were adopted from the Next Generation Science Standards, a group of experts across 26 states. But Iowa got ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and ...