How to Motivate the Unmotivated Child: Praise
Motivating your child can be challenging, and every child is different. Here’s how you use praise to help motivate your child.
Mar
2019
19
Mar
2019
7
Stop Teaching Your Child to Read Until you review the 44 sounds of the English Language
It happens all the time, and with the best of intentions. A parent or teacher sits down with their preschooler, opens a book, and diligently begins to read aloud. Over time, through repetition and recognition, the preschooler begins to recite back the words....
Mar
2019
5
Doomed to fail? Or Destined for success? The essential role of parent involvement in student success.
How do you support your child’s learning at home? Do you go over his or her homework? Ask probing questions? Communicate regularly with the teacher? Children are surrounded, every day, by opportunities to ask parents questions about our world. Every day we can...
Feb
2019
23
Switching Schools: How do you know a school is a good fit?
What do you do when your child must switch schools? Maybe your family is moving. Maybe the current school is no longer a good fit, or perhaps your child has aged out of their current school. Whatever the reason, this is a situation many parents encounter, and it...
Feb
2019
13
Heart Warming Children’s Books About Love
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. How can you make sure your child really feels your love on that special day and everyday? One easy suggestion is to read a book together. One of the key benefits of reading children's books together is to help kids develop...
Feb
2019
6
How to Monitor Your Child’s Academic Success
Is your child successful in school? This question may seem easy to answer on the surface, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Success looks and feels different to everyone. It’s important to learn how to monitor your child’s academic success in a way that...
Jan
2019
25
Why Puzzles are Good for Kids
National Puzzle Day From childhood to adulthood, people love to play puzzles. They like how it challenges their thinking as well as exercise their minds. January is considered national puzzle month while the 29th of January is National Puzzle Day. Regardless of the...
Oct
2018
13
Bonus: Parent Q&A Sessions Fall 18
Replay: 10-3-18 Session #1 Replay: 10-10-18 Session #2
Oct
2018
12
Developing Critical Thinking Skills Like an Athlete
Developing Critical Thinking Skills Like an Athlete The process of developing critical thinking skills can seem frustrating for many children. It involves developing a deep understanding of the world, practicing often, and self-correcting. Just like a first time...
Jul
2018
16
National Parenting Gifted Children Week 2018
Whether you suspect you have gifted children, or you have a child that’s been newly identified as gifted, one thing is certain: it’s important to have access to resources that can help you during your parenting journey. Here are some tips and resources from our...
