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Building Respectful Learning Cultures
Many of today’s students lack an understanding of respect because their experiences with this essential character trait have been minimal. They simply haven’t witnessed or heard respect in their lives. Nor may they be
Read More »9 Secrets to Curb Homework Wars
Parenting tips to minimize our nagging and maximizing their learning …until they can finally do homework solo style! “You can’t make me!” “Why do I have to do homework?” “Can’t I pleeeeease just go
Read More »10 Ways Parents Can Help Their Kids Succeed in School
10 tips to boost the right involvement in children’s education so parents make the grade The crisis in education is mind-boggling: Every 26 seconds another American children drops out of our school system. Every school
Read More »6 tips to help ease back-to-school jitters
You’ve bought the school supplies, sharpened the pencils and packed the lunches, but have you prepared your children for dealing with back-to-school jitters? Many kids experience a surge in anxiety as they meet their
Read More »7 Simple, Science-Backed Ways to Boost School Success
Academic success impacts our children for the rest of their life: it influences their self-esteem, college selections, job attainment, financial success, and even their choice of spouses. It’s no wonder we go great lengths
Read More »Helping Disorganized Kids Become Organized
Parenting advice to help disorganized, forgetful kids get organized and for kids with shorter attention spans who need to “reclutter” and learn routines “My daughter is sweet and loving but hopelessly disorganized. I’m always
Read More »Helping Kids Sleep Better: The Overlooked Key to Grades and School Success
American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates that 1 in 3 kids are sleep-deprived–here is how to help your child get those needed z-z-z-z-s School success impacts our children for the rest of their life: it
Read More »9 Sure-Fire Ways To Get Kids Reading
Parenting tips to beat the “Summer Reading Slump” and rekindle that great love of the reading REALITY CHECK: Are you aware of that kids can lose an upward of three month’s worth of reading
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