Navigating the Tricky Dynamics of College Students Home for Summer Break
From the outside, the summer return of a college student looks like a seamless rewarding reunion, a full house again, and a chance for everyone to relax and reconnect. However it is a myth that if families are adept at planning and organizing flawless summers, then...
Have You Heard of the ‘Emotional’ Summer Slide?
The school year is winding down, the days are getting longer, and the promise of summer break hangs in the air. For students, this often means freedom, fun, and a much-needed respite from homework and tests. However, while the break is crucial for rest and...
Parenting College Students Home For Summer Break
As the school year winds down, parents eagerly anticipate the return of their college or boarding school-aged children for the summer break. It’s a time for reconnecting, bonding, and making memories. However, it’s also a period of adjustment as parents navigate...
Navigating the Maze of Social Cliques: Inclusivity in Middle and High School
Middle and high school can be tumultuous years, marked by self-discovery, academic challenges, and forming lasting friendships. However, they can also be times of exclusion and social cliques, where some students feel left out. In this blog post, we’ll explore the...
Emotional Intelligence Directly Impacts Learning
In the intricate landscape of youth development, emotions play a central role in shaping experiences, behaviors, and even the process of learning. The journey through adolescence is marked by both profound emotional shifts and substantial cognitive growth....
Summer Sponges!
Our children are sponges and they learn from what they see within and beyond their home. Summer is a unique and fun time to expose our children to new ways of thinking, exploring and playing. Typically, when the school year kicks we are nonstop until a holiday, school...
Transitioning Children and Teens from School to Summer
When children and teens imagine their summer break, thoughts of freedom, no homework sleeping in and hanging out with friends are top of mind. The concepts of unpredictability, increased time with parents and feeling exhausted from shifting sleep schedules are...