Tips for Helping Your Child Discover Their Passions
Tips for Helping Your Child Discover Their Passions

Every child has unique interests waiting to be uncovered. All it takes is a little guidance to help them find what truly lights them up. Whether it’s art, sports, reading, science or something else, discovering and nurturing their passions is huge when it comes to building their confidence and finding activities they enjoy. It can even help guide their academic…

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Having Healthy, Productive Conversations About Your Child’s Grades
Having Healthy, Productive Conversations About Your Child’s Grades

It’s completely normal for parents to want to know how their child is doing in school. Much of their academic standing is measured by their grades. But talking about grades can sometimes be tricky. A student who’s struggling may feel frustration or even a fear of disappointing their parents, while a student who consistently earns high grades may feel pressure…

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Tips for Establishing a Strong Reading Habit in Your Child
Tips for Establishing a Strong Reading Habit in Your Child

Reading plays a major role in a child’s development, from comprehension and vocabulary to focus and imagination. Along with how often a child reads, how much they enjoy it and remain engaged in it is vital to building strong literacy skills. Children who enjoy reading are far more likely to make a habit out of it, which can make all…

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Back-to-School Prep: What to Do in the Last Few Weeks of Summer Break
Back-to-School Prep: What to Do in the Last Few Weeks of Summer Break

The last few weeks of summer break have a way of sneaking up on families. Before you know it, the first day of school is right around the corner and parents find themselves trying to get everything ready at the last minute. Starting a bit earlier, however, can make the transition much smoother. A few simple steps spread out over…

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Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style

While learning a new concept is a pretty holistic venture, some kids prefer a different style of learning over another. The four main types of learning styles are visual, auditory/verbal, read/write, and kinesthetic. Each of these styles entails a different way of processing information. No learning style is magically better than another, but some styles are more engaging to your…

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What Causes Reading Anxiety and How to Help Kids Overcome it
What Causes Reading Anxiety and How to Help Kids Overcome it

For millions of people, reading helps them slip into another world and relax from the day. Some children, however, find reading stressful. Even being asked to read more can set them on edge. This phenomenon is called reading anxiety, and educators and academics have spent decades trying to uncover the root cause of the issue.  Potential Causes of Reading Anxiety…

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