Help Students Meet Expectations

Your child will be far more likely to work toward and meet expectations that they have a voice in creating....

Hope Needs a Partner: Action

"Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle."          ...

Six Ways to Help Your Child Read More

Reading for pleasure has innumerable benefits for students. The challenge is getting students who are busy and/or disinterested to make...

To Avoid “Blanking” During an Exam…

Create a "Knowledge List" at the beginning of an exam to aid working memory and boost confidence. As soon as...

Make This Year’s Resolutions Stick

Create goals for the second semester but call them New Year's Resolutions! The key to successfully fulfilling resolutions is to...

Change of Plans? No Problem!

During winter break something is bound to happen that will require you and your family to change your plan. Being...

Prioritize Based on a Rationale

Learning how to prioritize the order in which a student tackles his homework is a skill that supports his ability...

Flip the Script

If you have an inflexible child who’s used to doing things in a certain order and/or has a hard time...

The Power of “Yet”

Sometimes it's simply a matter of mindset in the way students view and then approach challenges. When your child feels...

Success is Only the Tip of the Iceberg

Icebergs have two parts: the part that is visible above the water which is often majestic and grand, and the...

The Benefits of Graphic Novels

Graphic novels sometimes get a bad rap. Some don’t view them as "real literature" and detractors worry that their students...

Ask Questions That Push Beyond Rote Memorization

Go a step beyond quizzing your child on rote memorization. Ask questions that challenge your child to reflect more deeply....