The “summer slide” is real, but avoidable
With summer vacation on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to keep your child’s mind...
Memorial Day 2017
Memorial Day is a day to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice lay...
Make writing more accessible with speech-to-text
Many students have a hard time getting ideas out of their head and onto paper. Recently, we suggested having an...
How to know if you’re truly prepared for an exam
Many students don’t know when they are (or should be) done studying for an exam. We’ve previously shared the benefits...
Why is my child lying to me?
Do you ever feel as though your child isn’t being entirely truthful with you about her academics? If so, consider...
The tough get going
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going." When things get tough (or are more difficult than we originally...
Accountability
Parents quickly learn with toddlers and gradeschoolers that children want adults to set boundaries and hold them to expectations. When...
It’s a marathon, not a sprint
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” As we head into the homestretch of the school year, it’s going to feel...
Managing your busy schedule
Soccer (for school and a travel team). Piano lessons. Tap, ballet, and hip-hop dance. Homework. Is your child overscheduled? If...
Intelligence and executive function
If your child is struggling with executive function, it’s important she know that intelligence and executive function skills are only...
Use the rubric and improve your grade!
When a teacher passes out a rubric, many students’ first instinct is to tuck it away in a folder and...
Skills for the 21st century
“If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” - John Dewey In today’s world,...