| Elementary School, High School, School Skills | Education in a Pandemic
Well, 2020 has certainly been a wild year, though I suppose that’s putting it mildly. In addition to the challenges of working from home, job losses, health concerns, changing family dynamics, civil unrest, and the whole other slew of things that 2020 has thrown at...
Pre-K | Activities and Games, Elementary School, Pre-K, Science for the Whole Family | Kids and Fish- How to Keep Your Fish Alive Longer Than a Week
As children grow in maturity from preschool to elementary school, many parents begin to think about introducing their kids to the responsibility of a pet. Fish are a popular first choice, as they have a relatively low startup cost and low maintenance compared to a dog...
| Elementary School, Parenting Q&A, Parenting Q&A, Parenting Q&A, Pre-K, School Skills | Q&A: Bullying and Homeschool
Q: I’m afraid to send my child to public school. I was bullied a lot as a child, and I don’t want them to experience the same thing. I’m considering homeschooling. Is that a good idea? A: I completely understand your fears. Bullying is a horrible issue, and can cause...
| Elementary School, Parenting Q&A, Parenting Q&A, Pre-K | Parenting QA: Addressing Sibling Rivalry at the Source
Q: I have two sons, aged 3 and 5. While the older boy clearly loves his younger brother, he also resents having to share his toys with him. When he has friends over, they don’t want to let their younger brother play with them. He also gets frustrated that his little...
| Elementary School, School Skills | Preparing for the NY State Tests as a Family
It’s everybody’s (least) favorite time of year again! Students, parents, and teachers alike are starting to feel the pressure of the looming ELA/Math NY State Tests. First offered to students in grade 3, they become mandatory from grades 4-8. Let’s face it-...
Pre-K | Parenting Q&A, Parenting Q&A, Parenting Q&A | Q&A: Overcoming Video Game Addiction
Q: My 10 year old son spends most of his time in his room, playing video games. It’s a battle to get him to do homework, or even to come out and socialize. When we try taking away his console, he mopes around all day. He never used to be like this. How can I get my...
