It isn’t uncommon for children to feel nervous about experiencing situations that are new, such as changing to a new classroom, having a new teacher, or going to a new school. These changes could occur at any age during back-to-school season. For parents of children who are experiencing these feelings, it can be helpful to have rehearsals of what it could be like to enter into their new situation. For example, before the first day of school, parents and children can visit the school to help relieve those feelings of uneasiness. That is just one example of back to school tips for parents that we’reRead More →

With the mention of summer, most students are excited about the beach, vacations, and not being in school. Summer is a great time to catch up on fun activities with the family, but it is also a great opportunity to incorporate mental activities to keep our students’ minds sharp. Parents are encouraged to find ways to mentally stimulate your child with various hobbies, activities, educational outings to keep your child from entering the dreaded “Summer Slump”. We want them to be ready for the next school year byRead More →