That One Class

That One Class

That One Class   Lauren and her 11-year-old son, Jaxon agreed that signing up for band in 6th grade was a great idea. He promised to practice. And to never forget his instrument at school or home. Lauren wanted to believe he’d keep those promises. Finally,...
3 Tips to Enhance Your Tween’s Success at School

3 Tips to Enhance Your Tween’s Success at School

3 Tips to Enhance Your Tween’s Success at School   School starts soon, so your child won’t be grabbing popsicles from the fridge or binge-watching Stanger Things all day long. That makes it time to chat with them about what specific grades they want to...
Simple Ways to Grow Your Tweens’ Strengths 

Simple Ways to Grow Your Tweens’ Strengths 

Simple Ways to Grow Your Tweens’ Strengths    You and I know school requires more than learning the subject matter. At its heart lies a framework for gaining skills that range from perseverance and resilience to bravery. Ironically the tools and strategies...
Technology is Here to Stay – So Let’s Embrace it

Technology is Here to Stay – So Let’s Embrace it

Technology is Here to Stay – So Let’s Embrace it   The tipping point when our adolescent knows more than we do about social media, technology trends, and phones will happen soon… if it hasn’t already. Unlike other challenges your tween may be going through, the...
4 ways to Boost Your Mental Health

4 ways to Boost Your Mental Health

4 ways to Boost Your Mental Health   Now that we can talk about mental health without shame or stigma, it’s time to build ours. Our social and emotional well-being shapes our attitude, perspective, and energy. It factors in to how we interact with others, respond...