What should a parent know? If your child has been referred for Special Education, you may have concerns about why your child needs this, and what will these services actually provide. It is common for parents to be hesitant about Special Education, and they...
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Are you concerned about learning loss or the summer slide? Do you want to make sure that your kids continue learning and stay engaged in the summer? These 3 activities boost summer learning for preteens and can be done...
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed. Parent Coach Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon and I bet you are looking to find unique Teacher Appreciation gifts for your children’s teachers. As a mom and former classroom teacher, I’ve given and received a multitude of Teacher...
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Are you looking for some healthy after school snacks? Do you want something easy that kids of all ages will love? Then look no further! Here are 5 extremely easy healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after school or...
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed. Parent Coach Does your child experience homework angst? You know, the refusal, avoidance and uncooperative attitude that happens when homework is overwhelming. Read on to find 5 ways to combat homework angst. Once upon a time there was a...
21st Century Parenting provides strategies and tips in supporting parents. Topics include: school, communication, child development, bully proofing your child.
Taking the school bus helps students get to school on time.
Four square, tetherball, monkey bars and swings. Ah recess. All of the games to play on the playground. Either these bring up warm memories or maybe even the utterance of the word recess leaves you shuddering in the corner. Perhaps you experienced bullying...
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed, Parent Coach Educators these days are targeting Growth Mindset as a means for all students to maximize their potential and to experience success as learners. There is little argument that having a Growth Mindset is a positive trait for...
Game and movie night! Yellowstone-opoly... who knew it was a thing! There are many benefits of playing games and playground games for children. Games might be played independently, in partners or in small groups. The overarching benefit for all is that board games can...