Play is the essential form of learning for kids. They use it as a tool to socialize, explore the world around them and figure things out for themselves. As they get older, this form of learning becomes stigmatized by pre-teen social groups who want to try to appear more mature. In the process, parents of …
Dr. Patrick Capriola
The parent’s role in their child’s education is more complex than ever. Standardization has placed increasing pressure on students and the advent of social media and online learning platforms have created a vastly different educational experience for today’s kids than prior generations. It is important for parents to be involved in their child’s education so …
Respect matters. It is a critical concept for children to understand and act upon. The first place they begin to learn about respect is in the home. They are expected to show respect to their parents from a young age, but the best way they learn how is through how their parents. Should parents respect …
Education is one parents’ top responsibilities in helping their children develop the skills necessary to be a successful adult in modern society. It should be the goal of every parent to have their child in school as much as possible. Sometimes, school absences cannot be avoided. In this case, a school absence excuse letter can …
Like most issues surrounding gifted children, if you want to develop an effective strategy for working with them it helps to understand the ways in which they are wired differently and the needs that result from those differences. So, how do you help a gifted child listen and follow directions? First, understand why they are …
Modern technology has brought with it great advances and unforeseen challenges. Among the most demanding of these challenges is the need to ensure our children know how to use the internet in a healthy and productive way. The question of whether parents should monitor their child’s internet usage is paramount in the process. Parents should …