Your Child’s Grades Don’t Matter (To You)
And why their grades might improve once you believe this.
Got a Smart Teenager (or Child) With Bad Grades?
How to Inspire, Not Nag
How to Raise a Responsible Student (Who Has a Social Life) | Ep. 74
If you’re like most parents, you want your child to be a responsible student. But you also want them to use their time wisely to
Classroom Anxiety: It’s Common, and You Can Help | Ep. 73
Is your child struggling with anxiety about going back to school? How do you navigate the uncertainties of a new school year? If you and
Get Ready for Pandemic Schooling…Round 2
Heading back to school can be an anxious and stressful time for kids and parents– especially during a pandemic! The idea of another round of
My Child Will Not Get Ready for School On Time | Ep. 10
We’re in back-to-school season, bringing all the joy and anxiety that comes with it. One question we hear when we talk with parents is, “What
Got an Attention-Seeking Child in the Classroom? Try This Strategy
Make it a point to verbally affirm Lisa, especially times she shows self-control or respect for other students. Maybe show the teacher the ABCs of
Back to School
No matter the type of school – preschool, public, private, home-school, or alternative school – the transition from summer activities to educational studies generally has
Prep Your Kids for a Responsible School Year
Getting an education is a tremendous privilege. Most parents recognize that future opportunities are built on the many layers of learning that happen during the
Why You Don’t Need a New Parenting Strategy
John was fed up. He told me that everything he’d tried had failed. No matter what consequences or logic John put in place, his 6th grade
Kids and Hygiene: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
“Honey, let’s go, we’re going to be late!” You sigh in relief as you hear the pitter-patter of little feet running to the front door
Uncommon Thoughts About Bullying
What if we viewed bullying the way Jesus the Christ viewed the aggressive pursuits of Saul the Pharisee? In the story, Jesus’ followers have been