High School Resources

If you have ever asked your child after-school questions about their day and received “fine” or “ok” in response, you already know that it can be tough to get children to discuss school. To get more information from your children, start by asking the right questions! One-word answers aren’t an attempt to shut parents out; […]

Teens may think they know it all, but science says otherwise! The rational part of the brain does not fully develop until the age of 25! Adult brains and teen brains operate differently. According to Stanford Children’s Health, adults process information with their prefrontal cortex, which is the brain’s rational part. The teenage brain uses […]

Originally published May 2009. After dealing with Covid-19 challenges this past year, should teens take a gap year to recover losses? The pandemic has been a challenge for students of all ages. The transition to online learning had been difficult for students academically. However, for many students, missing out on important school milestones and rites […]

The holidays are almost here! But how do you keep your kids learning over the holidays? The last thing that kids want over the winter holidays is to do their schoolwork. While taking a break from the normal routine is welcome and necessary, too long away from the normal learning routine can negatively impact learning […]

Planning skills make learning easier. Whether starting elementary school or heading off to college, students can develop better planning skills at any age or grade. The old saying goes, “a failure to plan is a plan to fail.” Another good one is “be prepared.” These expressions refer to planning skills. What Are Planning Skills? Planning […]