Emotional intelligence (EQ) is made of self-awareness, empathy, social skills, self-regulation, and intrinsic motivation. Research shows that kids with high emotional intelligence tend to be more engaged in school,…
Support from parents is key to helping kids do well academically. Here are 10 ways parents can put their kids on track to be successful students. Attend Back-to-School Night and…
Four Ways Schools Can Support the Whole Child Currently, our education system often focuses on a narrow sliver of children’s cognitive development with an emphasis on transmitting content knowledge, often…
A familial support system can be between immediate family members or a mix between extended and immediate family members. Most family research suggests that healthy, supportive families typically have the…
How to Support Children’s Approaches to Learning? Play with Them! As a parent, you want your children to learn all that they can—to grasp math concepts, to be curious about exploring…
In the wake of the recent college admissions scandal, in which rich parents paid thousands or even millions of dollars to bribe coaches or have someone else take standardized tests…
SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN TIMES OF STRESS by Kevin Williams In times of adversity and turmoil, stress evokes strong emotions and causes uncertainty. As parents, we are in the best position…