Hope, the Summer Olympics, and a new school year
On Friday, Rio will welcome the world to the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics. As each nation enters...
Pokémon Go!
You've likely heard that Pokémon Go is all the craze this summer. Sure, like anything in today's world, we can...
How to get your child reading this summer
There’s a lot to be gained by having your child read for 20 minutes each night this summer. Most importantly,...
Practice planning and organizing this summer
A great way to practice advance planning and organization this summer is to have your child pack her camp bag...
“Life moves pretty fast…”
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” —...
Productive, fun way to practice writing
Hand-written letter writing is fast becoming a lost art. Yet, writing letters is an excellent way to reinforce writing skills...
Maintain a routine during the summer
Most children (and adults) function better and are more productive within a regular routine and schedule. Routines provide structure to...
Self-monitoring: Write your future self a letter
Before school is out for summer, ask your child to write a letter to her next-year-self that she can open...
“Stop and reflect” to aid reading comprehension
To aid in comprehension and to help maintain focus while reading, teach your child how to “stop and reflect.” After...
The summer “brain drain” is real, but avoidable
Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. It...
Comorbidity: Understand the *whole* child
The term “comorbidity” refers to the simultaneous presence of two “conditions” in a person. For students, this could mean that...
Getting “unstuck”
When your child gets stuck, the quickest and easiest way to help her get “unstuck” is to dig into the...