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Setting Your Child Up for Success in Middle School
Ask most adults, and they’ll tell you—middle school was HARD. As a middle school teacher AND parent, I can confirm it. Not only are kids going through major physiological changes, but they’re also thrust into a completely new environment with different rules,...
4 Things I Learned Tutoring Hundreds of Students (And How to Help Your Child Succeed)
Today, I’m a school founder, teacher, and principal.  But first, I was a tutor for 20 years.  I’ve worked with hundreds of students, each with unique learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Through this experience, I’ve gained valuable insight into the common...
Gentle Parenting vs. Permissive Parenting: A Teacher and Parent’s Perspective
As parents, we want our children to have a better childhood than we did.  We want to improve on what our own parents did.  We want to set them up for success. Many of us are millennials who grew up with tough love and busy working parents, many with the tendency to...
Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood

Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood

Emotional intelligence. That’s the technical term for understanding your own feelings, and the feelings of others. Research says that it leads to increased attention, more friends, and higher grades in school. For adults, it leads to higher job satisfaction, healthier...

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What Really is S.T.E.M. in Early Childhood?

What Really is S.T.E.M. in Early Childhood?

STEM is such a popular buzzword in education today. You hear schools, Youtube channels, apps, and toys all claim they promote STEM. But what is it, why is it important, and how can we actually help kids learn about it? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering,...

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Can I change schools in the middle of the year?

Can I change schools in the middle of the year?

You’ve come to the decision, after careful consideration, that your child’s current school isn’t the best fit for them and that it’s time to change.  A decision like this is difficult for any parent, and you’ve likely spent hours, days, weeks or even months...

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Why are microschools suddenly so popular?

Why are microschools suddenly so popular?

If you’ve been following education news lately, you’ve probably heard about microschools. From claims that they will help with the growing teacher shortage, to a solution to school violence fears, smaller schools with personalized attention has many benefits. ...

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