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 …
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, …
Failure Isn’t Defeat: Coping with Disappointment Read More »
If you’ve ever crammed all night for a test, you know that it just leaves you feeling tired and stressed the next day. The information you studied probably won’t stick for too long afterward because you were trying to remember so much at once. Your brain (and body) need breaks in order to effectively process …
Making the Most of Study Breaks to Support Learning Read More »
It can be frustrating when your child just doesn’t seem to care about school or how they do. You know that they are capable of doing the work, but they don’t put in the effort. In all likelihood, they probably do care, but maybe they don’t find the material interesting, or it’s a concept they’re …
Parents: 5 Ways to Motivate Underperforming Students Read More »
There are a lot of factors that play a role in academic performance, but a key contributor is eating a well-balanced diet. When students are hungry, it should come as no surprise that they have more trouble focusing and processing information, their attention wains, they perform more poorly on tests, and they have less energy. …
Fueling Student Performance Through Nutritious Meals Read More »
