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It’s 7:30pm. You’ve been scrambling to make dinner since you brought your child home from soccer practice at 6:15. You finally sit …
How often do you ask your child about his day and receive a one word answer? Or, worse than that, a grunt …
Let’s face it… junior and senior years of high school are stressful. Working your butt off so that your transcript presents well, …
Everyone knows that playing a sport is a great way to get exercise. Yet, athletics are more than simply a workout for …
by GAMECHANGER’s essay specialist, Marlene Some children are compliant. Their report cards always say things like “a pleasure to have in class.” …
So often we receive requests for organizational help for our students. A month into school, and they are already losing their notes, …
Time Management and the Happy Kid
It’s 7:30pm. You’ve been scrambling to make dinner since you brought your child home from soccer practice at 6:15. You finally sit down to eat and quickly learn that he missed the play in the game because he was concerned about his math test grade, that he still has hours
“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
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
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
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
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
