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By Lisa Richmond Recently I have come across a few quotes that have really stuck with me. “Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.” ~ Robert John Meehan. And, “If a child can’t learn
Autumn Book List – Our favorite books for this autumn! By Jill Kelsey With National Book Month being October, what better way to celebrate than our autumn reading lineup? Check out these current and upcoming titles we have discovered. We think that you and your children will enjoy them! Some
5 Tips to Help Kids Cope with Loss of a Pet or Any Loved One By Nadine Haruni The emotions children experience can be confusing for them, especially regarding grief. Helping a child cope with the emotions of grief and sadness can be especially comforting and allow the child to
By Dr. Joanne Foster There are many classroom-based approaches and ideas that seasoned educators share with one another throughout the school year—strategies that help them provide the best learning environment for children. Realistically, parents can apply these same strategies at home any time of year, and with young children as
By Amy Conner From an early age, independence should be cultivated in children to teach them self-motivation, increase their awareness of their surroundings, and encourage the self-fulfillment of their future needs. Of course, this isn’t instantaneous, and a lot of hard work is required from parents to instill that sense
By Dr. Lauren Starnes, Chief Academic Officer at The Goddard School Prior to the pandemic, the National Survey of Children’s Health showed that 1-in-6 U.S. children had a treatable mental health disorder. Today, the mental health crisis among children has only worsened. In the first half of 2021, the Children’s
By Lisa Richmond Recently I have come across a few quotes that have really stuck with me. “Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique,
Autumn Book List – Our favorite books for this autumn! By Jill Kelsey With National Book Month being October, what better way to celebrate than our autumn reading lineup?
5 Tips to Help Kids Cope with Loss of a Pet or Any Loved One By Nadine Haruni The emotions children experience can be confusing for them, especially regarding
By Dr. Joanne Foster There are many classroom-based approaches and ideas that seasoned educators share with one another throughout the school year—strategies that help them provide the best learning
By Amy Conner From an early age, independence should be cultivated in children to teach them self-motivation, increase their awareness of their surroundings, and encourage the self-fulfillment of their
By Dr. Lauren Starnes, Chief Academic Officer at The Goddard School Prior to the pandemic, the National Survey of Children’s Health showed that 1-in-6 U.S. children had a treatable
