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The age of 8 is an essential transformational period for a child, as it signals the start of middle childhood. The young child who once needed their parents for help with everyday tasks will no longer be as reliant as their mental, physical, and emotional growth soar. For many parents, having a more independent child […]
Many parents diagnosed with ADHD wonder if they can pass the condition on to their children. They fear their genetics will affect their child’s education and life outcomes. Unfortunately, recent research suggests that parents with ADHD are likelier to have children with the condition. Worse still, most of the risk of developing ADHD appears to […]
Chronic stress happens when we feel overwhelmed, leaving us with the constant worry that we won’t be able to escape from it. Stress is a natural response produced by the body and can be caused by many things, such as your work, family, relationships, and other aspects of your busy life. While a small amount […]
Grief is a normal reaction to the loss or death of a loved one and is something that virtually everyone experiences during their life. In most cases, the symptoms of grief will lessen over time as the grieving person begins to accept the situation and move on. However, for some people, these symptoms persist for […]
Whether you're giving or receiving it, criticism can feel challenging, especially in a professional setting where you want to perform well and foster a positive environment. Regardless, helpful and constructive criticism can be highly valuable, improve communication, and help individuals improve their performance. Additionally, almost a quarter of employees say they would leave their job […]
One of the top life skills anyone can learn is reading fluently. This is naturally true for children, and good reading skills can help them thrive at school and later in life. Although this might initially sound like something that can be hard to achieve for kids, it has been suggested that just 15 minutes […]
Depending on your perspective, summer vacation might feel like a million miles away or just a short amount of time to relative freedom. It's not only the students that look after a break from the classroom; we teachers also need a little time to unwind. While we still have plenty of obligations to fulfill over […]
It's a common situation for any teacher. You're having trouble with a student's behavior, or they can't quite keep up with the rest of the class. But when we turn to their parents to provide information and insight, the phrase 'but my child would never' is all too familiar. After all, they behave like angels […]
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is the heart of a school and key to many of the events and extra-curricular activities that take place there. Without funds, a PTO can’t pay for many of these activities, and schools cannot engage parents and students in the school community. Luckily, most PTOs are fantastic at fundraising. Utilizing […]