1. not used too often
2. tied to one specific, well defined goal
3. not too hard to obtain
4. children feel proud and happy when they accomplish the task at hand
A parents of tweens group I lead had been discussing common concerns of middle school moms and dads; juggling the demands of school work and home life and handling the emotional ups and downs of … Continue reading HERE »
A story for parents to keep in mind when helping their child with difficult homework and/or seeking support for their struggling student. As a reading specialist I periodically help children with academic challenges at Parents … Continue reading HERE »
Gloria, a mother of two, came to see me because she had been cranky and “down” too many days in a row. What parent hasn’t gone through periods like this? As she was a writer … Continue reading HERE »
This month I asked parents and children to share their thoughts about homework. Here’s a summary of what they said: WHATS USEFUL ABOUT HOMEWORK? PARENTS It is a good way to know how your child … Continue reading HERE »
