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Finding the Right Educational Fit for Your Child
“Each child has their own unique learning needs and preferences….” In this blog, Dr. Joanne Foster shares a “call to action,” offering 10 “fitting” suggestions to help kids overcome challenges, and engage in meaningful learning.
From Frustration to Fascination: Guiding Gifted Kids
Dr. Foster highlights the challenges of labeling kids with ‘potential.’ She also shares practical tips from her books on procrastination, guiding parents to help their gifted children balance their educational journeys with resilience and success.
Let’s Go for Ice Cream!
Check out these “ice cream-y” ideas! Discover delicious treats, create family fun, and enjoy memorable experiences! (BTW – my favorite ice cream flavor is moose tracks. What’s yours?)
Kids’ Laziness: Is It Okay or Unhealthy?
Why are kids sometimes lazy? Is it problematic or restorative? Find out! Here are questions about laziness kids can ask themselves—and answer. Plus, discover next steps and useful tips to help them manage laziness, and engage in happy productivity.
Lasting Lessons from the Olympics and Paralympics
This article will inform and inspire parents and kids as the 2024 Games unfold in Paris, and as the world appreciates the epitome of excellence, and the impactful stories about what drives the athletes!
Powering Through Change: Tips For Kids
Change is inevitable. However, it can be challenging! This blog provides self-motivating strategies children and teens can think about, act upon, and share with others. And, parents can encourage all these suggestions!
Summer Qualms? Supporting Kids In Times Of Change
Changes in routines and social situations are inevitable—for example, when the school year ends, or at holidays. Such transition times can be difficult for lots of children. Here are 7 tips for parents to help facilitate smooth change processes.
Summer Learning Lapses? Relax!
During the summer, parents are often concerned whether their kids will retain the knowledge they’ve acquired over the past school year, or whether they’ll experience a learning lapse. Here are some considerations and suggestions for parents.