Be proactive in parent/teacher conferences
Use your parent/teacher conference as an opportunity to determine how you can best support your child at home. Find out...
Fear of … success?
There are many reasons why students “don’t.” Among the myriad rationales: it’s too hard, too overwhelming, or they don’t know...
Early October is a good time for a check-in
Students often enter the new school year with the best of intentions. But by October, even the best-laid plans can...
A simple test-taking tip
Planning and time management also applies to test-taking. Upon receiving an exam from the teacher, a student’s first step should...
The expert was once a beginner
“The expert at anything was once a beginner.” - Helen Hayes (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner) It has...
Using 9/11 and Irma as a reflective learning opportunity
Today, the events of September 11, 2001 and the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma are weighing heavily on many people’s...
Lesson in self-advocacy on Labor Day
Labor Day provides an opportunity to teach your child about the importance of advocating for herself, her friends, and her...
Shifting your child’s mindset into school mode
For most students, this is the last week of summer vacation. It’s certainly important to let your child soak it...
Learning styles: Have we got it all wrong?
New research reveals that most students benefit from a combination of learning-style approaches. The more neurological pathways we engage while...
Is your child getting enough sleep?
Elementary and middle school students need 10-12 hours of sleep per night, and teenagers 8-10 hours. Without enough sleep, the...
If he could, he would
If you find yourself thinking "My child is [x] years old, he should be able to do that by now,"...
How to get good school data from your child
If getting good data from your child about her day at school is challenging, consider the way you’re framing the...