Educational Summer Camps 150 150 Callie

Educational Summer Camps

The snow may still be falling now, but before you know it, spring will be here. And soon after: the lazy days of summer. But that doesn’t mean summer vacation has to go hand in hand with lethargy and wasted time. In fact, summer can be a wonderful opportunity for learning and continuing your child’s…

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Identifying Critical Thinking Strengths 150 150 Suzanne

Identifying Critical Thinking Strengths

Critical thinking is a very broad term and to think about the different types of thinking strategies that fall under the critical thinking umbrella, can help to increase one’s ability to use all facets of their higher-order cognition. Reflection, analysis, extension, tangential even, all are critical takes on a subject, but they are quite different…

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A Parent’s Guide to ADHD 150 150 Callie

A Parent’s Guide to ADHD

We’ve all heard of ADHD, but just what is it? What are the symptoms? And what can you do as a parent if you suspect your child has ADHD? Spotting the Signs Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobiological disorder that is frequently diagnosed during childhood, but can continue well into adulthood. Symptoms generally appear…

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The Role of Advanced Placement Courses 150 150 Suzanne

The Role of Advanced Placement Courses

Students in high school have a great many options in terms of pursuing the types of coursework they want. Many districts offer Magnet Programs that provide enhanced education in specific fields (Arts, Technology) which students are keen on pursuing in the future. Other schools have adopted the International Baccalaureate Program, which has become highly popular,…

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Learning to Study Before Going to College 150 150 Callie

Learning to Study Before Going to College

Your daughter’s college acceptance letter has just arrived and you couldn’t be more proud. You know better than anyone how hard your child has worked to get into college. Hundreds of math assignments, plenty of essays and science projects, and of course, lots of tests and exams. But what about hours of studying? A Difficult…

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Effective Parental Involvement 150 150 Suzanne

Effective Parental Involvement

There is a lot of pressure on parents to raise successful kids. There is a lot of discussion of the importance of parental involvement in their child’s education as being key to academic success. This is true, and may seem daunting given the myriad of options for enrichment, parental involvement committees, support services, test prep…

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The Debate Over School Uniforms 150 150 Callie

The Debate Over School Uniforms

A Controversial Subject Among Parents School districts across the country are adopting uniform policies, whether it’s just a general guideline of khakis and white-collared shirts or a complete custom uniform that must be ordered. For some parents, uniforms seem like a final solution to the never-ending battle over what their children wear to school. For…

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Trends in Education 150 150 Suzanne

Trends in Education

One truism about education is that it is subject to trends. This can be seen in a positive or negative light, but the reality is that the efforts are directed at finding best methods at increasing student achievement and engagement. Different teaching strategies and practices, models for learning, and technologies emerge, and that which works…

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Discovering Your Local Library with Your Child 150 150 Callie

Discovering Your Local Library with Your Child

Your child’s school probably has a terrific library stocked with age-appropriate reading and plenty of reference materials. And this is a great place for your child’s love of reading to grow, but it’s not the only place. Taking your child to your local library is also a key building block. If you start when your…

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The Framing Effect 150 150 Suzanne

The Framing Effect

Problem or opportunity…? It’s all in how you frame it. Such is ‘the framing effect.’ One of the tricks of the mind, and a key to how one is able to think things through, is in how something is framed. If we think something is a problem, then it’s a problem. If we think a…

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Concerns About Childhood Obesity 150 150 Callie

Concerns About Childhood Obesity

Get Started Whether you’re concerned that your child is spending too much time in front of a screen and not enough time exercising, or is eating too much fast food and snacks, ultimately, you may be concerned that your child is on a path to obesity. Childhood obesity is a serious problem in our country,…

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How the Nation’s Report Card Is Made 150 150 Suzanne

How the Nation’s Report Card Is Made

Every two years, parents of children in grades 4, 8 and 12 are informed that their children will participate in the standardized test known as NAEP. This stands for the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and is also known as The Nation’s Report Card. The assessment is created and given through the National Center for…

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Is a Part-Time Job Right for Your Teen? 150 150 Callie

Is a Part-Time Job Right for Your Teen?

It’s a question a lot of parents are faced with as their child becomes a young adult. Whether your teenager is looking to make a little extra cash for college or you’re hoping to teach her the value of the dollar, you probably still have some questions that need answers before you can consent to…

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Creativity and the Writing Process 150 150 Suzanne

Creativity and the Writing Process

Writing, love it or hate it, has become central to the Language Arts curriculum and there are some very good reasons for its dominance in current teaching expectations. Writing is an advanced form of thinking and a window into the mind. It is one of few creative processes to be directly taught. And, since writing…

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How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay 150 150 Callie

How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay

Who doesn’t want free money? With just an application and a well-thought-out essay, your child can earn money to pay for college expenses! A scholarship can mean the difference between graduating with honors and graduating with debt. But how do you help your child prepare for the sometimes overwhelming task of writing scholarship essays? First,…

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Why the Skills Gap Matters 150 150 Suzanne

Why the Skills Gap Matters

There is a good deal of talk about the ‘skills gap’ and how the educational system must address this reality through curriculum design and teaching practices. The skills gap that educators and industry professionals are concerned with involves people entering the workforce not having the requisite skills needed by employers. However, it goes beyond a…

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Cognitive Friday: Mirror Neurons 150 150 Suzanne

Cognitive Friday: Mirror Neurons

One of the interesting things about cognitive studies, or studies of how the brain works, is that oftentimes a piece of research into an area like medical research can also yield useful information for education or psychology. And so is the case with mirror neurons, a function of the brain, which has implications in all…

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Saving for College Now 150 150 Callie

Saving for College Now

From Kindergarten to College It’s your child’s first day of kindergarten. As you watch her walking into the classroom, shoes tied tight and lunchbox in hand, you realize that this is only the beginning of a long string of first days of school. First day of junior high. First day of high school. First day…

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The Importance of a Healthy Breakfast 150 150 Callie

The Importance of a Healthy Breakfast

Resolve to Start the Day Right What resolutions did you and your family make this year? Did you resolve to help your kids improve their performance in school? Eat healthier? Try new things? What about eating breakfast? The truth is breakfast is a crucial part of your day. By making sure your family eats before…

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Thinking About a Gap Year 150 150 Suzanne

Thinking About a Gap Year

A Gap Year is the year between high school and college in which students take on learning challenges, but one’s that are beyond the classroom. Gap Year programs or self-initiatives are perfect for students who have a lot of interests and want to take the time to explore them. Gap Years are probably not best…

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