Re-Defining Summer Camp in 2020
One by one, summer camps are closing. These summer camps are, appropriately, taking the cautious route as camp does not facilitate “social distancing” and the fear of Coronavirus still looms. But that doesn’t mean that the kids, or the parents, are happy about it. Left with a “social distancing” summer, parents are struggling to find […]
SUMMER DURING THE PANDEMIC: GET EXCITED AND MAKE IT COUNT!
The summer of 2020 has presented students with new challenges. Find ways to make this summer count.
Boredom Hurts: 5 Steps to a Reset
Tips for managing anxiety and boredom throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips to Maximize Online Learning
With the COVID-19 pandemic, learning is fully remote and classrooms are now video conferences, students need to learn a new set of skills in addition to the material learned in class.
Learning In The Time Of COVID-19
As a society, we have learned many things about learning during the current pandemic. Some of it will be disregarded as soon as we go back to life as usual. But many of the lessons that we learned will go with us, guiding us as we move forward and showing us what we can do […]
Crowd-Sourcing College Questions: When You Shouldn’t Turn To Social Media
Facebook has evolved. Originally a great way to keep in-touch with family and friends, today it’s a source of news, advertisements and information. Admit it; you’re likely a member of at least one Facebook group that provides advice and counsel on college planning. When used appropriately, these groups are incredibly valuable. You can get recommendations […]
Recipes for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving: The High School Senior Edition
The holiday season is chock full of family dinners and friendly gatherings. It is one of the most social times of the year. Unfortunately, for those of us with high school seniors, it is also one of the most stressful – it’s college application season. In a perfect world, our children would be finished with […]
School Transition: Welcome to High School
Feeling nervous about your child’s freshman year of high school? Join the club. Parents everywhere share your concerns as the first day of school approaches. Let’s face it. High school is important. The choices your child makes over the next four years help shape future opportunities. That said, a smooth transition to high school benefits […]
Transitions: Moving Up to Middle School
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””]Do you remember your first day of middle school? Moving up, from elementary to middle school, is an important milestone (for both kids and their parents). Middle schools are big, busy, and overwhelming. Now is the perfect time to determine the best way to manage this transition. A little advanced planning can go […]
Ten Things to Do BEFORE Your Child Leaves for College
As the school year winds down, families with high school seniors are considering how to get ready for what comes next. Here is some sage advice from our guest blogger, Lori Wolk. Consider Completing a HIPAA Form and a Durable Power of Attorney. The HIPPAA form allows healthcare providers to share your child’s medical information […]
