by Lisa Reichelt, Parent Coach A Letter from your child Dear Mom and Dad, It is almost time for school to start again. It won’t be the same as other years. This Covid-19 stuff means we have to wear masks at school and stay away from our friends and teachers. Some kids...
Are you stressed about Back to School this year? Is preparing for the unknown a daunting task? Let’s talk! In order to reduce stress, it helps to focus on things that are under your control. So much of the back to school decisions are out of your control. So, what can you control? I’ve found a good way to feel that you are in control is to make plans.
Am I crazy...or would this be easier? By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Most of the nation experienced “distance learning” last spring. And now on the cusp of this new school year, parents are wondering, “Should I homeschool my child?” Yes, last spring was a...
Separation Anxiety Is your child anxious about going back to school? Is separating from you difficult for your child? It might be at school, daycare, or another activity? It might be when you leave to go out shopping or for another reason. How do you know if it is...
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Kids need time to play at every age. I have found that as my children get older they tend to play less and less with toys. It is a transitional time where they are playing more with iPads and video games and less with...
The most effective way to cultivate a love of reading in children is to read to them frequently.
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Last spring, classrooms and hallways were left empty of the excited laughter of children. Many of our nations schools were shut down and millions of students were sent home to learn. As we look towards fall many parents,...
by Lisa Reichelt, Parent Coach Summertime fun-time! That is the mantra most children live by during the months of June, July and August. It is a time of leisure, less structure and lots of play. What about summer learning? Don’t kids need to keep up on their academic...
By Lisa Edwards, Parent Coach As we finish the school year with most of our nation’s children in Distance Learning, we first breathe a sigh of relief, but then we can reflect on what we have learned from this experience. Although many parents experienced...
Visuals are pictures or images that help communicate activities or expectations. Visual images help children retrieve and remember information