Tag: students
10 Ways to Avoid College Weight Gain
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
It’s common to put on a few pounds when you first start college. Follow these tips to avoid the dreaded freshman 15.
10 Things to Know About High School Sports
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
So, your son or daughter wants to play high school sports. Whether this is your child’s first foray into athletics or the latest step in a career that began with T-ball, here’s what you should know.
10 Considerations When Choosing a Preschool
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
Spend enough time with toddlers, and they’ll surprise you. Sometimes, it’s by using an unexpected word or phrase. Other times, it’s by running, jumping or climbing with unexpected skill. These acts demonstrate the impressive growth occurring during a child’s earliest years. What children learn, and how, during this period can have lifelong effects. That may…
10 Places Worth Checking Out on College Campuses
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
Becoming familiar with each of these campus spots as soon as possible will be valuable on the road from freshman to alum.
10 Fun School Lunches to Pack Your Kids
July 31, 2017. Nick Tavares
Easy recipes that will pack lunch bags full of nutrients and appeal to all appetites.
10 School Backpack Essentials
July 31, 2017. Christina Elston
Your child’s backpack is a kind of bridge between home and school, a place to carry essential supplies. But carrying around a pack all day can take its toll. Help your child start the school year off right with a backpack that fits correctly and fill it with all the necessities.
AAA Trainer: Get Your Kicks at Recess
July 15, 2017. Nick Tavares
Besides being fun, recess is a great way for schoolkids to release pent-up energy during the day. It also helps children build social skills, improve their health through physical activity, and learn through unstructured play, according to the Council on School Health. Despite all the benefits, only four states – Connecticut, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia…
When It’s Time for Kids to Get Their Own Insurance
May 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Here are some considerations to weigh when it’s time to leave the familial coverage nest.
Touring Tuscany the Italian Way
May 01, 2017. Alex Lobrano
“I’ve dreamed of visiting Tuscany for years,” wrote Sheila, one of my oldest friends, from Sydney, Australia. “I know you’re busy, but it would be wonderful if you could meet me there, because then we could have a real catch-up that goes deeper than just a dinner – and I selfishly want to take advantage…
Distance Learning Costs
April 01, 2017. AAA Staff
The number of higher education students who took at least one distance education course grew by 3.9 percent in recent years, according to a study by Babson Survey Research Group. More than 1 in 4 students now take at least one distance education course. Distance education is comprised mainly of online education, and a small…