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Real Parenting

March 18

This Boy Wrote The President A Letter To Avoid His Math Homework

Somebody finally did something about it!

It’s safe to say that once in our lives, we all hated Mathematics–except for those few lucky people who actually loved numbers!One mommy in our Smart Parenting Village shared her funny (and very relatable) conversation with her eight-year-old son:Dejan: Nanay, can I
News

April 24

Shamcey Supsup Says 'Grades Are Not Everything'

Shamcey Supsup stressed that what one does with his or her education is more important.

Mom of two Shamcey Supsup has long been praised for having both brains and beauty. The Miss Universe Third Runner-up 2011 recently admitted she aimed to get good grades but to a fault."I grew up to be really 'grade conscious' or 'GC'
Tweens & Teens

August 13

Low Grades Did Not Stop Pinoy Elementary Student from Graduating

Though faced with learning challenges, this boy never stopped trying.

Parents can’t help but wish for their children to get good grades, partly because they know a stellar academic performance can help their child grow up successful. But as different stories and studies have shown, high grades are not everything. Success comes
Preschooler

June 28

High Grades Don't Equate to Future Success. Here's What Does

Just because your child doesn’t excel academically doesn’t mean he won’t succeed in life.

Every parent wants their child to grow up happy, smart, and successful, and based on how most of us have been raised, we see a child’s academic performance as a predictor of future success. But every kid is different. If he does not
Big Kids

March 23

Good Education Is Not the Sole Driver of Success

Getting into a top-ranked school doesn't necessarily make kids more successful.

Everyone knows you get a foot inside the door of a good job when you come from a top university. It's why a parent will go through great lengths to get their child in one as shown in the recent college admissions cheating
Preschooler

January 25

Bad Grade Does Not Mean There Is No Future for Your Child

A children's book author shows proof that grades are just numbers and letters.

It's the home stretch for many Filipino students as the school year comes to a close soon, and there will be kids (even preschoolers and first-graders) who will feel anxious about it, especially when they have not gotten stellar grades throughout the
News

October 8

Singapore Removes School Exam Rankings

Because ‘learning is not a competition,’ says their Education minister.

Singapore students are known worldwide for academic excellence, “topping the charts in mathematics, science, and reading,” according to The Straits Times. But the country’s Ministry of Education has recently announced its decision to eliminate exam rankings in primary and secondary students.Starting next
Preschooler

September 29

How to Raise a Lifelong Learner

Beyond grades and test scores, help your kid hang onto their natural curiosity and wonder.

"Look! When I mix these paints, I get a whole new color!" Hearing your kids get excited about learning feels like glitter bombs exploding in your heart. And it's confirmation that school and report cards are really only one sign that your
Big Kids

June 6

Nagging Your Child Won't Motivate Him to Excel in School: 5 Tactics to Use Instead

Pushing and pressuring too much can definitely backfire. Here are five tactics of encouragement

Every parent wants a bright future for their child. It's why we highly value education and do everything to get our kids to do well in school. But, there is a difference between motivating your child to learn and pressuring him to
Preschooler

February 3

5 Research-Backed Websites and Apps That Can Boost Your Kid's Report Card

Improve academic performance with free and low-cost tools that strengthen kids' fundamental reading and math skills.

For many parents and kids, grading season isn't the slam-dunk, high-five, fist-bumping celebration you were hoping for. But you don't need to hire an expensive tutor or run off to the after-school learning center when straight As prove elusive. Plenty of free
Preschooler

October 2

Here's the Formula for a Child's Success (IQ Is Only 50%)

We parents can do something now to help our kids become successful later.

We parents naturally want our children to grow up happy and successful, thus we invest so much time and effort to carefully nurture them as they grow. But how exactly does an individual become a success?Many factors come into play, such as
Big Kids

October 3

What Happens When a School Puts a Stop to Homework or Grades

Gasp! Can you even imagine it?

We are only just really beginning to feel the changes in the kids' school curriculum since we've adapted the new K to 12 education system. (Read more about it here.) It is quite an adjustment, but many of you are hopeful that
Kids with Special Needs

July 21

You'll Fight Back Tears as You Read This Teacher's Letter to a Boy With Autism

"These tests only measure a little bit of you."

We want our kids to do well in school, or at least pass their subjects. We know that getting a good education is one way to help ensure that they get into a good college and have the best future. But too
Big Kids

February 15

Early Bedtime Leads To Improved School Performance in Young Kids and Teens

It's not just young kids--even teenagers who get better sleep fare better in class.

Photo from parentingteens.about.comBedtime is always a struggle for growing kids who don't want to miss out on play. However, sleep is an important part of life, even for our little ones--and missing out on valuable Zzz's has a great impact in their overall
News

January 21

You Won't Believe What This Report-Card Letter Says

Want a second version of your child's marks? Just ask.

Photo from summit-esl.comParents have always been cautioned that grades are not the be all and end all for your child. Many successful individuals actually struggled to get top honors in school. Fact. Grades and report cards, though, are one of the ways educators and
Big Kids

November 20

Too High Academic Expectations from Parents Do More Harm than Good, Says Study

There's a difference between encouraging and over pressuring your learner

Photo from betterchinese.comIt’s backed up by studies that children are most likely to get the grades their parents expect them to get. A recent research published this month adds to this by cautioning that these expectations shouldn’t be too high or they
Big Kids

August 27

Teaching Your Child to be Competitive Could Backfire in 6 Ways

Do you expect too much from your kids? Know the difference between motivation and pressure

Photo from bettergrades.meThis article first appeared in the August 2006 issue of Smart Parenting magazineParents naturally want their children to be the best, whether in academics or extra-curricular activities —- or both! Young kids especially find happiness in pleasing their parents, and
Preschooler

June 3

10 Guidelines to being your Child’s Best Tutor

Whether your involvement in his studies is minimal, substantial, or total, here’s how to tutor for life success.

On a weekday, at nine in the morning, my three sons congregate around the dining room table for home-schooling. Like tutoring, much of my instruction happens one-on-one with each of my kids, ages 4, 6, and 9. The process is not always
Preschooler

November 13

10 Questions a Parent should Ask during a Parent-Teacher Conference

Here are some important reminders so you could maximize your Parent-Teacher Conference.

It’s card-giving season – report cards, that is. By now your child would have already received his report card, which means an opportunity to meet with his teachers anew. If you’ve never been to a Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC), you’re probably wondering what
Preschooler

June 19

Teaching your Child the Concept of Grades

How important is it to introduce ‘grades’ to your early learner?

Talking about grades may not be the easiest thing to do, but your child who receives stickers and stars as a preschooler will soon discover the significance of the progress report he brings home to mom and dad. When your child is

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