School and Learning

Brain Development in Teens

The teen brain is ever developing… this is a link to a quick, easy read to help you with your teen. http://harvardmagazine.com/2008/09/the-teen-brain.html Time-lapse MRI images of human-brain development between ages five and 20 show the growth and then gradual loss of gray matter, which consists of cells that process information. (Red areas contain more [...]

Adjusting to School

You may notice that the house is a little quiet the first week of school! This is only natural as everyone adjusts to the new routines of schools. Don’t expect most children to be very chatty-it’s exhausting for anyone to juggle new classrooms, friends, early bedtimes, and earlier wake-up calls! It is an exciting but [...]

Behavior Problems at School

It is extremely difficult to be told of your child’s poor behavior. It is normal to defend your child and look for blame or excuses. Make the effort to separate the facts from your emotions. Ask the teacher for specifics so that you can deal the actual facts rather than general complaints.