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Posture: 5 Keys to Successful Studying

January 2, 2025 No Comments

Posture isn’t just critical to an athlete’s or dancer’s performance. It is vital for everyone in their daily lives, especially children. Studies have shown that better posture improves coordination, efficiency, endurance, mood, concentration, and confidence. It supports better breathing, vision, digestion, and overall enhanced health. In other words, if we assume poor posture it will have negative effects on our health, all our body systems, mood, concentration, coordination, and confidence.

5 Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

December 13, 2024 No Comments

As the world becomes more and more interconnected, learning a foreign language becomes more and more important. Learning a foreign language involves more than just

5 Ways to Teach Gratitude This Thanksgiving

November 24, 2024 No Comments

As we gather around a table for Thanksgiving, it’s important to teach our children that the holiday is about more than food, more than seeing friends and family, more than a kick-off to the holiday season. Thanksgiving is an opportunity to teach children about getting along with those who may hold different values and beliefs as well as the importance of gratitude. Teaching gratitude helps children develop a positive outlook in life, reduces stress and anxiety, fosters stronger relationships, and sets children up to become more resilient adults with a healthier mindset. Some research even suggests that being grateful can lengthen your lifespan.

So, Your Child is Neurodiverse…5 Ways to Help Them Find Their Superpowers

November 3, 2024 No Comments

The way we address our children, their neurodiversity, and their challenges can influence how they see themselves. Their differences do not mean they are broken. In fact, sometimes these differences can serve as our children’s superpowers.

5 Fit-Tastic Ways to Keep Children Active as this Fall

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Being physical is more than participating in sports. Kids who don’t crave competitive sports can find ways to be active in a manner that is

5 Things Helpful Suggestions for Parents Managing their Child’s IEP Meeting

September 6, 2024 No Comments

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is an annual written plan that outlines the services and support a child with special education needs will receive from their

5 Simple Techniques to Quickly Allay Anxiety

May 19, 2024 No Comments

Managing anxiety is challenging under the best of circumstances. Students are overscheduled and their brains are constantly running, often overwhelmed by the amount of information that they consume on a daily basis. Whether learning to read, writing an essay, learning algebra or calculus, or prepping for a big test, the rapid onset of anxiety can sabotage positive results. When additional responsibilities are added on to normal tasks, the resulting feelings of anxiety are exponentially increased. But there are techniques that can help students cope with anxiety, empowering them to develop skills that will help them gain confidence.

5 Reasons Children Should Get Lost in Books This Summer

May 13, 2024 No Comments

Keeping your child’s mind active throughout the hot summer months requires a bit of imagination and encouragement. The easiest way to keep your child engaged throughout the summer is to make sure that they are reading – a lot.

Reading is one of the most apparent indicators of a child’s academic, intellectual, social, and emotional strength. Here are GAMECHANGER’s 5 reasons that children should spend time reading this summer.

The WRITE Time: 5 Techniques for Writing Powerful Common App Essays

May 5, 2024 No Comments

In one sentence, the common application essay can be described as a small moment that encompasses a student’s whole life story. Even this description can seem overwhelming. For many rising high school seniors who are contemplating submitting their college applications, the most overwhelming process is writing their common application essay.

Pursuing Passions: 3 Ways Chess Changed My Life

April 29, 2024 No Comments

Guest post by Evan Rabin of Premier Chess.

As you progress through high school, you develop your interests and figure out how you want to spend your time. For me, chess became a passion, and I became extremely involved in the competitive chess community. As a result, chess was a big part of my story when I applied to college.

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