How To Make Virtual Classroom Learning Easier For The Family
It is mid-September already; the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are starting to change colors…and we are still trying to get the hang of our children’s virtual classroom. No matter that we have planned and prepped, moved furniture and created minor mayhem, yet maintained the best intentions all for the sake of our students’ education. […]
How to Keep Your Kids Active Without Organized Sports
As our children head back to school, no matter where they are learning, we discover another important element in our daily lives which is possibly missing or extremely diminished: organized sports and recreational activities. Whatever sports or recreation may look like for your child, staying active is essential for their overall physical and mental well-being. […]
How to Create a Spectacular First Day of School
The First Day of School is typically met with a combination of excitement and butterflies in the belly, but this school year will begin as no other has…ever. Children will be learning from home, seeing teachers and classmates via a computer, and parents will be contributing daily in some aspect. So yes, our children are […]
Make Kids Feel Valuable: 5 Ways To Do Something For Others
Kids feel valued when they add value. This is the aim of the Starfish Project for Children, SPFC, a local non-profit that provides positive service experiences for K-12 students living on the Main Line and nearby. To reach this goal, SPFC focuses exclusively on the experience of the child doing the service. Ordinarily, positive community […]
Distance Learning and Working from Home During COVID-19: 6 Sanity-Saving Tips
In the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, cubicles and classrooms are being replaced by coffee tables and kitchen islands. With schools and most workplaces closed, many parents are tasked with the dual challenge of working at home and managing distance learning for their children. If you find yourself struggling to balance the two, all you […]
Five Back-to-School Must-Dos
It’s easy to get lost in the haze of the new school year. No one is perfect, but starting with clear goals can get you on the right path for a smooth year. Schedule academics first. Often, parents wait until all the various activity schedules come out before broaching this topic. Actually, expectations for how much […]
4 Ways to Help Your Kids Avoid the “Summer Slide”
Ah, summer. We love the long days and relaxed vibe. Unfortunately, it can also become an academic black hole where all that hard-earned knowledge from the past school year seems to disappear. Here are some tips on keeping your kids sharp during the summer: 1. Assess Needs Be honest about your child’s skills, attitude, and […]
How Girl Scout Cookies Are Made
Girl Scout Cookies! Did you know that two different bakeries supply the Girl Scouts of the USA with their cookies? Ever wonder how these annual tasty treats are made before they come knocking on your door? Check out this vid that the kids will want to see.
Get the Most out of the Parent Teacher Conference
Does the Parent-Teacher Conference remind you of going to the principal’s office and bring up feelings of dread and anxiety for you? Or do you feel pressured keeping up with your child’s homework as it is (and it’s only November)? Whether your own school experience was easy, hard, or somewhere in between, most parents just […]
Here Are The Best Ways To Instill Leadership Skills In Children
Leaders build leaders. Like mirrors, children will reflect the qualities that you outright set as an example. With some practice, and the opportunity to follow along in your footsteps, your children will be our leaders of tomorrow. With methods as little as allowing kids to order for themselves at restaurants, or encouraging participation in team […]
Protect Your Child From Electronic Aggression With These Tips
Up to %35 of young people are victims of electronic aggression. Electronic aggression can be found lurking in games, emails, instant messages, all social media, and any other source that utilizes the internet. The percentage of youth that are harassed and bullied can be lowered with proper rules installed by parents. If your child is a […]
Get An Early Start! Here Are 10 Things About Tech Kids Should Know Before The 5th Grade
As fifth grade approaches, kids will come across a multitude of digital pathways and it is important that they be prepared for the journey. With the guidance of a parent/guardian and teacher, a child can be one trail ahead with every tech obstacle that jumps in their way. While social media will undoubtedly be of […]