Helping Your Child Become a Better Public Speaker
While public speaking is not a popular subject for most students, it’s a vital skill to learn. It helps with everything from self-advocacy and confidence to academic and career success. […]
Understanding the Power of Positive Reinforcement
With younger children, providing positive reinforcement has an obvious outcome: joy and gratitude. As they grow older, children tend to be less expressive about how they feel when you recognize […]
Meaningful Summer Service Projects for Teens

Summer break provides much-needed time for rest away from the stresses of school. These breaks also give children and teens the perfect opportunity to spend their days helping out in […]
How to Teach Your Child Time Management Skills

Time gets away from us all, especially children, who likely don’t understand the concept of spending it wisely. While children learn about time management in school, home is the perfect […]
Building a Supportive Environment for Your Gifted Child
When you find out you have a gifted child, it’s often more of a confirmation of something you knew all along. Your child is special, and they are likely to […]
Why Your Child Should Start Journaling
Journaling benefits people of all ages, but it can especially help children, who are learning how to express themselves as they go through life. Every day, your child will have […]
How to Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
A new school year will be starting soon, and for many students, that means exciting times are ahead. For some, however, the thought of a new school year brings anxiety. […]
Life Skills to Teach Your Child
Summer means a break from school, but it doesn’t need to be a break from learning. Children who stop learning over the summer often experience summer learning loss, also known […]
Staying Active as a Family During Breaks from School
As much as children look forward to summer break, they often spend a lot of it bored, wondering what to do with their newfound free time. While they should dedicate […]
Why You Should Join the PTO at Your Child’s School
Getting involved in your child’s education shows that you care about their future. One great way to join the school community is through the parent-teacher organization, or PTO. Collaboration between […]