“How was your day?”…And Other Questions Your Kids Ignore
How often do you ask your child about his day and receive a one word answer? Or, worse than that, a grunt on his way to the refrigerator? How can you change the course of your after-school conversation with your child? Maybe you have to change the question. Asking about a child’s day is bland […]
Dear Future College Student….
Let’s face it… junior and senior years of high school are stressful. Working your butt off so that your transcript presents well, taking ACTs, SATs, Subject Tests, APs… Yikes! It could make any parent stress out! Hold on…. parent? Isn’t this about you– the student, the applicant, the one who is geared up to go to college? […]
Sports: More Than Just a Game
Everyone knows that playing a sport is a great way to get exercise. Yet, athletics are more than simply a workout for your body. Playing a sport helps children to build confidence and mental agility as well. Encouraging your child to try playing a sport has significant benefits that, while not initially obvious, can positively […]
My 7th Grader Was Not “A Pleasure to Have in Class” and Turned Out Just Fine
by GAMECHANGER’s essay specialist, Marlene Some children are compliant. Their report cards always say things like “a pleasure to have in class.” Conferences with their teachers tend to be glowing and complimentary, and when you finish speaking with them, you want to skip out of the classroom and go home and hug your child. Well, […]
Get Organized Before School Starts
So often we receive requests for organizational help for our students. A month into school, and they are already losing their notes, homework, assignments…you name it. Before school starts, help your child to organize and start the year off strong. Start by organizing her bedroom. Clean the closets and desk with your child. Get rid […]
Transitions
As July becomes August, how do we prepare our children for a leaf’s change of color and summer gradually, becoming fall? The marking of the end of vacation can be framed as a wonderful beginning of something new and exciting. How we frame what is to come is so important. If we are present and […]
Eight Essential Tips for Writing Your Personal Statement
by Marlene and Helene, GAMECHANGER essay specialists Start early– Good writing takes time. Don’t wait until the week before your applications are due to start writing your essays. No matter how terrific a writer you are, the earlier you start the better the end product will be. That’s a guarantee. Put words on a page– […]
