As the coronavirus pandemic rages on across much of the county, schools have had to rethink their opening plans for the start of the new school year. Many schools are opting for full remote learning, or a hybrid schedule. In either case, it is clear that students will not be returning to all in-person classes …
Our country is experiencing disruption like it hasn’t seen in years, possibly even decades. As the coronavirus pandemic takes hold, life as we know it is changing. Business are shutting down. Employees are working from home whenever possible. And students and teachers are having to learn to adapt to online learning whether they are prepared …
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No matter your child’s age, adjusting to a new school can be tough. It’s a whole new environment: new teachers, new friends, new schedules, new routines. While some kids are outgoing and settle in quickly, for others, it can take more time. Help your child adapt and get the school year started on the right …
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It seems like summer vacation has barely started, but it’s already winding down, and the new school year looms near. With just a few weeks to go, now is the time to start getting yourself and your kids ready. Waiting until the last minute can add unnecessary stress to everyone’s lives and get the year …
Another school year is over, and that means one year closer to graduation and college. Now is the time to start thinking ahead about majors and careers rather than waiting until college has started. While there are many students who go in undecided, having at least some idea of what you want to study is …
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There is often a lot pressure placed on children – either from themselves or others – to be the best, get perfect scores, and have the right answers. They strive to please and don’t want to be criticized for being wrong. Perfectionist tendencies provide them with a sense of control. And while wanting to do …
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You’ve probably heard this old saying: “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Well, okay. But what if your “work” is being a student? And what if you don’t love it? What if you don’t even like it? Don’t worry: It’s actually okay to not be in love with …
A new year means an opportunity for a fresh start. It’s time to hit reset and refocus your goals and routines. For seniors getting ready to head off to college, spring semester is a critical time to get everything organized and end the year on a positive note. Coming up with New Year’s resolutions that …
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As much as you want to protect your child from ever being hurt, that isn’t the way life works. Failures, disappointments, and challenges are going to happen. Instead of wrapping them in a bubble, teach them effective ways of coping with setbacks so they become more resilient. Show them that they are able to grow, …
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Academic tutoring isn’t just for students who may be doing poorly in a class. Even students who seem to have it all together and are doing pretty well can benefit from tutoring. There is a lot more to learning than simply content knowledge, and it doesn’t do you any good if you forget what you’ve …
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