With the start of the new school year, it’s important to establish new habits that will help make your child a successful student. On the other hand, it’s the perfect opportunity to kick some not-so-healthy habits to the curb. While many of these are friendly reminders, there are a few habits that have emerged from […]
The end of the school year is near. Seniors are making those final choices of where they will attend school next year, while other students are planning classes for next year and making plans for the summer. Teachers are preparing finals and figuring out how to get that last material taught, and students are preparing […]
As we all know, the school week is exhausting. After work, school, homework, sports, and extracurricular activities, things get hectic, and everyone is tired by the time Friday rolls around. That’s why it’s important to have some much needed, and deserved, family time — away from screens, where you can connect and unwind. What better […]
As we begin 2018, many of us create New Year’s resolutions as a way of promoting healthier lifestyles. Resolutions usually fall under the categories of losing weight, getting in shape, or having a more positive outlook on life. Some of us may wish to examine how technology encompasses too much valuable time in our lives […]
Last week, a letter allegedly written by a school principal to the school’s parents made its rounds on the internet. The letter asked parents not to place too much pressure on their children to receive top scores on standardized tests. The letter, posted to Reddit last Tuesday (though it’s reportedly been floating around the internet for […]
Thanksgiving is quite unbelievably a mere two days away. Regardless of whether you’re hosting or attending Thursday’s Thanksgiving dinner, you’re most assuredly busy this week and every week from now until New Year’s Day. You’re shopping, preparing travel plans, finishing up projects at work, and maybe even wishing the holiday season was already past. While […]
When we are asked to think of a typical bullying scenario, many of us will pull from our distant memories of those moments in the school hallway when mean-looking, over-grown, loud-mouthed elementary school boys shove weaker, smaller lads into the lockers and demand their milk money — or else! While episodes such as these exist and […]
While many 5-year-olds are discovering that they can count to 20 and dress themselves without help (which can get pretty creative at times), Zoë P. was realizing during play time at her Montessori school that she had a true passion for and talent in a sport she’s grown to love: tennis. Now 8 years old […]
It’s almost time to tuck your little ones in and tell your older kids to turn off the PlayStation and get ready for bed. The older kids turn off the television, brush their teeth, then lay in bed catching up on their friend’s Snapchat stories. Your younger ones watch videos on a tablet or play […]
The online environment is often a place parents do not frequent when monitoring their child’s behavior. However, it is imperative parents pay close attention to their child’s online activity, especially when monitoring for cyberbullying. Cyberbullying occurs through text messages, on internet sites, and through any computer-based communication. Indirect forms of cyberbullying include: spreading false rumors, […]
