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What Parents can do to Help their Child Recover from Pandemic Learning Loss
Has your child suffered learning loss due to the pandemic? Here are 9 strategies to help get them back on track. With headlines like “The Pandemic Erased two decades of…
Read MoreThe Importance of Extracurricular Activities for all Students
What are the benefits of students participating in extracurricular activities? Better grades, a stronger connection to school, and healthy self-esteem to name a few. When many adults think back to…
Read MoreGoal Setting for Children That Actually Works
How do you help your child set and achieve goals? By following this 5 step plan and focusing on SMART goals. As the ball drops in New York City’s Times…
Read MoreA Stocking Full of Educational Apps
There are many educational apps. Which are the best ones for elementary, middle and high school age students? “Holy Shipt,” screamed Santa from his workshop. Mrs. Claus, within earshot and…
Read MoreEngage the Brain is Grateful
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” – A.A. Milne Engage the Brain is not unlike the…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Parents’ Guide to Parent-Teacher Conferences
How can parents best prepare for parent-teacher conferences? By establishing a supportive partnership with teachers and doing their homework prior to the meeting. With October galloping in with ghosts and…
Read MoreThe Importance of Building a Sense of Connection and Belonging in your Child
Children who feel connected and a sense of belonging perform better. How do parents develop these critical attributes? As adults we can reflect back on our childhoods and painfully remember…
Read More6 Executive Functions to Begin the School Year Successfully
How do you set your child up for success at the beginning of the school year? By focusing on your child’s Executive Functions. Back to school. This three-word phrase can…
Read MoreBuilding Resilience in Children
How do you build resilience in children? By communicating and allowing your child to practice falling down in safe, low-risk environments. Life is hard. And people can debate whether growing…
Read MoreTeaching Social Emotional Learning at Home
What is social emotional learning? And how can parents use it to help reset their child’s mental health? Last month we wrote about the importance of resetting your child’s summer schedule and…
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