Parenting is a thrilling journey filled with moments of joy, yet it comes with its share of challenges. Few experiences tug at a parent’s heart more than watching their child struggle academically. As report cards roll in, the worry of …
As an educator that has worked with thousands of young children, I know there is always a handful of them every year that have such severe communication issues that it can be challenging to get a complete sentence out of …
Everyone has some sort of internal dialogue circulating in their mind. Sometimes we express our self-talk aloud verbally for all to hear, but many times it is simply thoughts that go on in our psyche. Whatever the case, it is …
It is something that both parents and educators are concerned about. But perhaps they shouldn’t be. Or at least modify their thinking on the topic. Screen time is a huge issue in education. There is the thought that a child …
As previously discussed a couple of weeks ago, Response to Intervention (RTI) is a program used quite frequently around the country. Established in 2004 through the federal government’s Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), RTI is used in most school districts …
For a student to be successful in their studies, there must be communication between the parents and the teacher. Indeed, many students can manage their own work, but for the most part, students need the support of both their teacher …
Every parent wants their child to grow up into a responsible citizen that does fantastic things with their life. But, unfortunately, parenting is not that easy. Not everyone can be Mike and Carol Brady and raise an incredible bunch. It …
When it is all over and done with, people will rarely recall which past teachers taught them what after they have been out of school for a decade or more. The memories of sitting in a hot classroom and listening …
Kids and adolescents are all to accustomed to being “shushed,” being told to wait, and, often, feeling that they must stifle their immediate thoughts and feelings. It’s no wonder, then, that many aren’t exactly in a hurry to share, hence …
The days of waiting for paper report cards and progress updates to arrive in the mail are long gone. Today, there are more ways than ever to communicate with schools and teachers in order to stay on top of your …