Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box. -Italian Proverb A Doctor, A Principal, and A Clergyman Did I tell you the one about the doctor, the principal, and the priest? This is not the preface to a joke. It is real life, and the people who are … [Read more...] about Take Charge of Your Life
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Mom and Dad Aren’t Taking Algebra This Year: Hints to help reduce homework stress.
By Cathy Vatterott Homework. Children and parents alike often dread the thought of it. Whether the trouble is a child's lack of homework skills, unclear parental expectations, or simply too much homework, a variety of problems may result: family squabbles, poor grades, … [Read more...] about Mom and Dad Aren’t Taking Algebra This Year: Hints to help reduce homework stress.
How to Survive College Rejection
Today, more than ever before parents are vying for the top spots offered in all of the best colleges. Just because the school is ranked best overall, is it best for your child? WAIT! Hold the presses. Did I just say parents are vying for the top spots? Yes, I did … [Read more...] about How to Survive College Rejection
‘Helicoptering’ parents not helping kids to fly
One of the most intriguing new phenomena that administrators like me have to deal with is what we affectionately refer to as the “helicopter parent.” By this expression, we describe those mothers and fathers who intervene in the academic career of their adult children as if the … [Read more...] about ‘Helicoptering’ parents not helping kids to fly
High SAT & ACT Scores!
High SAT & ACT Score! - To Whom Does the Hard Earned Success Belong? The SAT is the score teens want to conquer to gain entrance into the college of their choice. But, what is it about parenting, that when our kid does well, we take credit and include ourselves in the … [Read more...] about High SAT & ACT Scores!