The facts are scary. A 2011 study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health reported some shocking realities for parents: 1 in 9 children attempt suicide before their high school graduation. Of these attempts, 40% are made before reaching high school. This alarming news highlights that now, more than ever, is the time to teach resilience to our children. The feelings of worthlessness that can lead to depression and suicidal ...

Summer learning loss is a widely talked about reality where students lose between one and two months of academic knowledge (depending on the subject) during their time off from school every summer. Many studies have suggested that summer school and literacy programs significantly help to prevent this loss of learning, but these options aren’t viable for every parent. The next best thing is something that is conceivable for every parent, ...

How many times have you seen a news story about a school district's curriculum and how outdated it is? Or that the school district isn't teaching a certain type of math, eliminated foreign language, geography, and civic education? Bureaucracy, misuse of educational funds, and political positioning have far too much impact on the educational programs for our children. Freedom Of Private Schools What is the singular factor that differentiates a ...

One of the biggest challenges facing parents who have enrolled their children in a Montessori education is deciding where to go next. Although Montessori programs do exist for all ages, it is rare to find a school for children past 3rd grade, leaving parents with a difficult decision regarding their children’s education through the elementary and middle schools. So, why not simply enroll your child in the local public school ...

We’ve seen the same story play out one too many times. Whether it’s a schoolyard fight or someone in need of help, children and adults alike are more apt to reach for a smartphone and hit record than to step in to help. The unfortunate combination of video technology in the palm of our hands and social media has too many children thinking about “likes” and not enough thinking about ...