Group Dynamics
Now that the school year is underway, your child is most likely settling back into the routine of his classes....
Use teachers’ web pages to your advantage!
Do your child’s teachers have web pages? If so, make checking them a regular part of both your routine and...
A Blank Slate
The start of the school year is a true tabula rasa (blank slate). No matter what has happened in previous school years,...
Open lines of communication with your child
Use the car ride from home to school and back (or to and from Engaging Minds) to catch up with...
Have a place for everything and everything in its place
Start the new school year with sound organizational habits. Have a place for everything and everything in its place. When...
Make a plan to finish up summer reading
The summer is coming to a close and many students have summer reading and writing to finish up. As we...
Thoughtfully plan your school supplies list
Figuring out with your child the school supplies he will need for the upcoming school year is a great opportunity...
Make a “preview” visit to your new school
If your child is going to be starting at a new school, make a preview visit to the school in...
Optimism Often Leads to Success
You might not want to mention this fact to your kids, but summer is essentially over. On the one hand,...
The “mental math” game
If you’re traveling with the kids this summer, here’s a fun activity for the car or airplane that will help...
Fun games to practice execution function skills
Rainy summer day? Great! Round up the kids and the board games and make it a game day! There are...
Learning From Mistakes
Children constantly compare themselves to their peers and siblings. No matter how much teachers may discourage the “Whadyagets” and parents...