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With so many facts being given to our kids every day, sometimes to an overwhelming amount, we need to start to ground them in knowledge for each subject.  Because at some point down the road, they will be faced with taking all those facts and making a determination, like solving a problem or writing an […]

It’s not too early to start considering the upcoming school year.  In fact, many of those decisions and registrations are coming down the pipes right now.  If you have young children starting school in the fall, who are on the young-side of the group for Kindergarten, you may be wondering if you should start them […]

Today we’re bringing the second part of how these 10 lifestyle changes will help your children academically! In last week’s post we delved into the variety of ways in which your child’s lifestyle changes had the potential to influence their social, emotional and academic lives. The changes we discussed were unique in that they were […]

These 10 lifestyle changes will help your children academically–bringing the first part of our series to get you started! In today’s busy, chaotic, and fast-paced world, many of us are familiar with or even practice a concept we have come to know as self-care. Although the word itself is self-explanatory in many ways, the act […]

How to Achieve Student Success in the New Year Today let’s explore some patterns of thought and attitudes that we need to leave behind in 2019 for student success. It is rather hard to believe that 2019 is soon coming to a close, and 2020 is upon us. The start of a new year can […]

With the holidays just around the corner, many parents are feeling the looming pressure of figuring out what to get their children as gifts. It is natural to become invested in this process as we are incentivized by the joy that our children express when they open up something that they love!     Holiday […]

Every year, I’m thinking through good gift ideas for all the people pouring into my child’s life–something thoughtful to say thank you and bring a sprig of joy into each educator’s life. So today I wanted to compile a list of good ideas and crafts that your child can help you put together!     […]

Children spend 70% of their waking hours (including weekends and holidays) outside of school.  As hard as teachers and schools try, you cannot depend on them to give your child all they need when it comes to education.  The research for parent engagement is consistent, positive and convincing – The more involved a parent (or […]

With Halloween just around the corner, parents and children are putting together costumes, buying candy, and making exciting plans for trick or treating. Halloween is a time that many children cherish, as it gives them the opportunity to showcase their creativity through the costumes that that they choose. They can fully embody something extraordinary for […]

You know how to eat an elephant, right?  One bite at a time!  When you are tackling those large tasks at home and numerous smaller ones, it helps to break them down into do-able steps.  Some are today tasks.  Some need some preparation for another day.  And some are really huge, so you need to […]