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Back to school is a hectic time. With all of the stress it is very easy for parents to make mistakes. Whether you are jumping for joy or mourning the loss of your vacation, there are a few things you should know, Here are some important do's and don'ts for back to school you need to keep in mind.

How is bullying different today than previous generations? What should parents look out for when it comes to bullying? These days, bullying is more than pushing the scrawny kid into the locker. Parents, you need to be aware of the different types of bullying that can be hurting your child everyday.

There are well known learning styles but many parents do not understand what they mean. There is also the theory that a child is either this type or that type of learner. This plays a huge role in gender gap and gender biases. You can hold your child back if you don't understand how they learn.

Everywhere in life, kids have to deal with other people's opinions. It can be hard for kids to take constructive criticism. Your child can get offended if someone else thinks they're wrong. If they don't know how to give constructive criticism they can hurt another kid's feelings. Learn how to help

Every parent is looking out for those toddler milestones. You look forward to their first steps, first words and first big kid pants. What is equally important is your child's first math skills. This article shows you when and how to teach your toddler, numbers and basic addition and subtraction.

Parents are not aware that grammar and language arts are not taught in school any more. At best, if the lesson plan is light one week, a teacher will tell the class what a verb is or how to use commas. But language arts and grammar are simply not apart of today's curriculum

Knowing computers is becoming more of necessity and less of a hobby each day. So how do you if your are computer literate? Should your child also know computers? If they want a decent chance in a job market that is getting more and more digital, it is a must.

A lot of students do not enjoy reading because they are can't find context clues and make inferences that the author wants them to do. Also, without the context clues they cant build their vocabulary with new words. These simple, often overlooked steps are essential to reading comprehension.

Most parents undervalue the importance of grammar and language arts. Then, they are confused when their child lacks reading comprehension. These parents don't realize that their child is missing the building blocks that are grammar and English Language Arts that are rarely taught in schools.

Students who don't enjoy reading often feel confused when they don't understand the vocabulary. Many students get frustrated with their reading assignments simply because they do not know the words they are reading. How can you help your child's reading comprehension and build their vocabulary?