Sadly, the Coronavirus pandemic has halted classroom momentum for teachers across the country. Undoubtedly, teachers are going to great lengths in an effort to keep the momentum moving forward; dedication to their students has been unwavering. Teachers, parents, and students alike are experiencing feelings of worry and frustration as they try to attain achievement under … Read More
Spring break is over, but schools are still closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This means your children are at home every hour of everyday for at least a couple more weeks. These are certainly uncharted waters for all of us. Most schools will be engaging students in some form of distance learning which means … Read More
Should teachers or students be responsible for learning? This is a question that is seemingly easy to answer but very difficult to put into play. If you ask any teacher, they will say that they need to develop out of this world lessons that reach every student in their classroom, but the students must also … Read More
Have you ever heard the term “pivotal point”? Well, this is your captain speaking, we have arrived at our destination. Right now is a pivotal point in the school year for students. The word pivotal is defined as, “of critical importance in relation to the development or success of something else”. We all hope for … Read More
Parents of children that suffer from ADHD often feel lost. You are experiencing an ongoing struggle to find answers to understand what is going on with your child. It is heartbreaking to witness your child struggling with impulse control, attentiveness, planning, and organizing. Most of all, it is heartbreaking to see your child struggling in … Read More
Change is hard. Throughout our lives we transition from stage to stage and are presented with challenges during each transition. Change is hard enough for adults, but imagine how hard change must be for adolescents. More specifically, the transition from middle school to high school is especially cumbersome. As with any transition we face in … Read More
Overcome the BIG DREAD After a break, it is natural to dread returning to a routine that involves work. Adults experience it and so do kids. It is a tough and stressful transition from summer to the school year. This transition can cause strain on the family. Parents should attempt to turn that stress into … Read More
In Teenage Stress, Part 1, we discussed the causes and possible results of adolescent stress. According to the Challenge Success Program at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education, the type of teenage stress they see the most is school-related. The transition to high school can be especially difficult with heavy workloads and frequent tests. These … Read More
How many times have you expressed the impossible desire to be young again, free from the worries of the adult world? The days of care-free living are often associated in our minds with our teenage years. The reality is that teens experience stress as often, and with the same level of intensity, as adults. Adults … Read More
Ahh Summer! What a wonderful time of year. The grass is green, the birds are singing, trees are in full leaf, butterflies are aflutter…oh, and school is out! Students have been working hard for almost 9 months now; in the classroom grinding day in and day out, and outside of the classroom with homework, projects, … Read More
