“Life moves pretty fast…”
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -...
MOMENTUM AND MOTIVATION FOR SUMMER READING
Sometimes it’s challenging to motivate students to read! Yet, there’s a lot to be gained by having your child read...
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING DOESN’T STOP WHEN SUMMER STARTS
Happy Summer! Summer presents a wealth of opportunities to strengthen executive functions skills outside of the classroom. We’ve put together...
Transitioning from school mode into summer mode
Transitions are difficult for many students, and this time of year triggers a shift in routine and activities. Navigating transitions...
Egg shells, Legos, and hot coals
Broaching a conversation about summer learning with your child can feel like walking on egg shells or Legos or hot...
Something a little different today
Just for fun, we want to try something a little different and ask you, our readers, to help generate today’s...
Bite-sized pieces
Help your child maintain, or in some cases regain control over their end-of-year papers, tests, and projects by breaking down...
Next on your summer planning to-do list
By now the big pieces of summer – camps, activities, vacations and long weekends – have been organized and at...
Boundaries + Expectations = Order
Parents and caregivers quickly learn with toddlers and grade schoolers that children need adults to set boundaries and limits. And...
Fire prevention is the key
At this time of year it’s easy, and sometimes critical, to fall into fire-fighting mode to ensure your child reaches...
Mantras for positive thinking
“I can. I am. I will. I do.” Christine D’Ercole Mantras are positive words or phrases that can help increase...
Flip the script: benefits over consequences
It’s often difficult to get children to finish tasks like homework or chores. Sometimes, students can’t see the benefit of...