It’s one of the typical notes on report cards of students of all ages and grades: “Johnny is a great student, he’s very clever, and he makes excellent grades. But he talks too much during class.” It’s a classic classroom management issue, and there could be several causes of this problem. There are several different …
As adults and parents, we know what it means to be responsible. We know we need to take responsibility for our actions and decisions. But how can parents teach their children to be responsible for their own learning? Parents can teach their children to be responsible for their own learning by helping them set achievable …
Kids can make decisions with consequences that stay with them for a lifetime. Although they may not fully understand the severity or lasting impact of their actions, justice will is still served by the system in accordance with the law. Can a child go to jail? Yes. Children do go to jail for breaking the …
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 …
The innate element of human nature to pursue our vision has lead to amazing progress and societal advancement. Parents help children learn how to follow that instinct, but they are sometimes unsure of when to loosen the reigns. When is a child ready to make their own decisions? A child is ready to make their …
Children go through changes over time that are be unpredictable. It can be hard to tell if are they are unhappy or just moody. However, if a child is unhappy they need their parents to be there for them and help if needed. Why may a child be unhappy? Kids can be unhappy sometimes just …