As a kid the phrase “dress code” was synonymous with punishment. But as an adult and a parent I’ve come to look at dress codes a little more objectively. I firmly support dress codes that restrict short shorts and half tops and some shoes even. Girls can’t function and play, as they should while scraping… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Education
6 Ideas for End of the Year Teacher Gifts
As the school year draws to a close we, as parents, are swamped with a million things to do and remember. Registration for the next year, end of the year parties, summer plans, end of spring sports activities, and beginning of summer sports activities. Oh and of course, purchasing a gift for your child’s teacher…. Read more »
Tennessee: Let’s Talk About Sex
You may recall that recently here on the Life360 blog I reported the shocking news that research has shown that comprehensive sex education helps lower the teen pregnancy rate. As reported in that blog post it turns out states with comprehensive sex education have seen a major decrease in teenage pregnancy. “Mississippi, for instance, continues… Read more »
Should A Past Career in Porn Block You From Being a Teacher?
I firmly believe that anyone who works with children should be held to higher moral standards than the average person. In fact I believe that anyone who is in a position where they can be considered a role model at all, should also be held to a higher moral standard. Teachers though should be held… Read more »
Teenager Expelled for Tweeting the F Word
Schools and communities across the nation are working hard to repairs the damaged educations system and to simply keep kids in school. Slowly but surely some of it’s working. Our nations’ drop out rate is improving, which is good news our nations suddenly finds itself with expulsion and suspension rates at crisis levels. Though experts… Read more »
The Value of Volunteering
For many of us with school-aged children, school fundraisers and volunteer opportunities are a lot more than just doing our part to help out the school. Some fundraisers that are put together for specific events can help children and their families cover the costs for otherwise unaffordable field trips, camps or other events. Yes, scholarships… Read more »
When is the right time to share bad stories with your kids?
Recently we made a visit to the library. Each of the kids picked out a few favorites and I went in search of a couple of books I wanted to read to them. Since March is Women’s History Month I thought I’d snag something to read to the kids about a women I admire from… Read more »
Zip Code Education
At what length would you go to ensure your child gets the best possible education? If the school your address dictates your child must attend isn’t the best school in your area (or is a downright bad school, plenty of those exist in every town) shouldn’t you be able to send your child to a… Read more »
Star Wars Kids Alphabet
Most of our readers her at Life360 Now! are parents (or really awesome uncles and aunts who love kids). You or someone you know a big Star Wars geek? What about their newest additions to the family? It seems we always want to share our personal interest with our children. Whether that be sports, music,… Read more »
Women’s History Month
Did you know March 8th is International Women’s Day? In fact you might not be aware that the entire month of March is actually Women’s History Month. Is your community doing something to honor it? How about your local schools? Will your son or daughter come home with papers and projects related to Women’s History… Read more »