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Sandra Mathison, an education professor at the University of British Columbia, says if parents want to motivate their children to get better grades, they should avoid putting too much emphasis on report cards.

It’s here. Moms from coast to coast are trading popsicles and flip flops for packing lunches and helping with homework. The scent of sunscreen in the air. Sidewalk chalk and kickball games till dusk. And for many parents, lingering thoughts about their kid's year-end report card. Sure, grades are important. But what did it say inThe Box. You know the one, that small rectangular space at the bottom of each reporting period. Teacher comments. What does the person who spent six to seven hours a…

A mother passing by her daughter's bedroom was astonished to see the bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then she saw an envelope propped up prominently on the center of the bed. It was addressed, "Mom." With the worst premonition, she opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands: Dear Mom, It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with my new boyfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Dad and you. I've been finding real…

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Setting goals can help students do better academically, and shorter-term, tangible goals are most effective, paper finds.

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