Flexible pacing – applicable to children and adults – involves attention to needs, energy levels, comfort, and more. Discover three diverse perspectives on flexible pacing – and why it matters!
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Girls, Giftedness, and Smart Possibilities
Gifted/high-level development among girls is the focus of this piece. Dr. Joanne Foster discusses realities, and concerns—including “dumbing down.” She offers practical approaches to support students in maximizing their abilities, and provides several helpful resources.
Home-School-Community Partnerships
Dr. Joanne Foster emphasizes the importance of collaborative home-school-community partnerships for effective learning. She discusses the roles of students, parents, teachers, and administrators in creating a cohesive educational environment that nurtures students’ growth and development.
Navigating Fresh Starts and Transitions
As families navigate new seasons and ventures, they encounter hopes, challenges, and the need for balance. Dr. Joanne Foster discusses the importance of optimism and embracing change, helping kids transition with confidence and self-assurance.
Best Times Ever!
Discover ten different ways to facilitate fun—and then encourage your family to extend the ideas throughout the entire year. Find out how to maximize play, creativity, exploration, and joy now, and later.
Helping Kids Develop Confidence
How does confidence develop? What are some misconceptions, and what fundamentals are required for confidence to build over time? Discover five useful strategies to help kids become more confident, plus other ways to support them.
Suggestions for Kids: How to Get Motivated!
The tips presented here are FOR KIDS—(please share with them)—so they can realize how to become motivated and stay motivated, and experience the joy and fulfilment that ensue.
Next-Levelling: Going Beyond the Here-and-Now
Next-levelling—increasing abilities, knowledge, skillsets, and more—is enabling! It involves extending oneself and reaching for horizons, and it requires effort and determination. Find out how to support and encourage kids’ advancement.
Home-Based Learning
There’s an old adage: “Home is where the heart is.” Home is also where learning transpires, families bond, encouragement abounds, and endless possibilities ignite young minds. Find out more in this article on home-based learning.