Back to School

When your kids go back to school, it’s almost like you go back to school, too. Teachers and childhood development professionals agree that when a child’s parents are involved in his education, he learns more and gets better grades. That means, you have just as big a responsibility in his schoolwork as he does.

You may already know some lucky kids are being rewarded with things like shoes, iPads and even cars just for showing up to school. But if they don’t, is it fair to fine them — and their parents?

Parents who admire their kids’ late-night study habits might be better off encouraging them to get some shut-eye instead — new research suggests well-rested students fare better academically.

Somehow another summer has flown by and the kiddos are headed back to school again. Sure, that means vacations are over, the house will be empty and days at the pool are numbered. But what it also means is that it’s time to shop for supplies.

We are only a week away from school starting for another year here in southeast Wyoming, and today in The Morning Zone, we'll take a look at some of the issues to consider as we get ready for the 'Reading, Writing and Rithmetic'. At 7:07AM MDT, Susan Kruger guests to talk about How Your Child Can Achieve Higher Grades in Half the Time... Read More ...