So how was school today?
If getting good data from your child about their day at school is challenging, consider the questions you’re asking. In...
My teacher didn’t tell me it was due!
In last Saturday’s Women’s Final Four a foul was called in the final 5 seconds of the game that left...
Only 10 minutes a day
Spring always feels like a sprint. Though the school year is technically winding down, it doesn’t feel that way. Projects,...
Get out the map
Many students approach their homework in a haphazard way with the goal of getting through it as quickly as possible....
A question that can move mountains
When your child is feeling overwhelmed, procrastinating, or telling you they “can’t do it,” ask them this one simple question:...
Hear my voice
Self-advocacy, the ability to communicate one’s needs and preferences, is not an innate skill. It’s a learned skill that often...
The secret beneath the surface
Icebergs have two parts: the majestic and awe-inspiring visible part of the iceberg that rises above the water, and the...
No thanks. I’m all set.
Creating systems and processes to manage and simplify tasks can sometimes feel so daunting to implement that many times students...
Be a photo-journalist!
Used February 20, 2024 Whether it’s school vacation where you are, or vacation is coming soon, here’s a fun way...
It’s all about the love
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, let’s talk about the things we love. Our kids hear enough about the things they’re not...
Failure *is* an option. Just ask MJ, J.K., and Walt
No one likes to fail. Failure brings with it an array of emotions that can leave us feeling less than...
When agendas clash (yours and your child’s)
Homework time can often turn into a battle of wits that leads to frustration and frayed nerves. Your agenda clashes...