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Every parent's day doesn't end at the end of class day for millions of people around the world. Painting, singing, and playing games are all still on the to-do list. All of this contributes to the well-being, security, and well-being of children. However, parents must exercise caution and avoid going too far. There is no babysitting after school: Parents must be actively involved in their children's extracurricular activities for them to be successful. In the absence of parents yelling encouragement at their children as they play soccer, what good is it? Make an informed decision. Instead of making decisions based on what is most convenient for you, think about what would be of most interest to your child. Find out how much you'll be expected to contribute to a program after you've chosen one. Time on your hands: For many children, piano lessons are followed by ballet and then a few playdates before rushing back home for bedtime. A child can't handle this level ...

Different types of data can influence how parents select schools for their children. Viktorcvetkovic/E+ via Getty Images David M. Houston , George Mason University When parents look for information to help them choose a good elementary or secondary school for their child, they often turn to a variety of sources online. For instance, they may check out state government websites that provide “ report cards ” on local schools. Examples include Virginia’s School Quality Profiles or Ohio’s School Report Cards . Parents might also rely on popular school rating websites like GreatSchools.org , Niche.com or U.S. News & World Report’s K-12 schools directory , which claims to help parents find the “best” schools for their child. As a researcher who specializes in education policy , I see some shortcomings with how many of these websites portray school quality to the public. I’m interested in the kinds of information that parents use to make school-relat...