Kids Who Hate School: 6 Strategies for Middle and High School
School refusal generally decreases dramatically as children grow older. Although kids can still feel socially rejected throughout adolescence, the sheer size of most middle and high schools lends itself to kids finding a buddy or two. Also, many academic problems have been worked out by then — either through direct remediation, compensation or inclusion in […]
Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
(14 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher) It’s that time of year again—time to meet and communicate with your child’s teachers. Typically parent-teacher conferences are the most formal means of communication between parents and teachers; they provide a rich opportunity to build communication and understanding between the home and school. Even still, these conferences can […]
Mommy, I hate school! What’s a parent to do?
Spinach and broccoli are supposedly good for you, so we encourage our kids to eat them—often with moderate or no success. Likewise, kids are supposed to stomach a dozen or more years of schooling. Although you may be able to force your kid to eat spinach or broccoli, learning is a bigger challenge. When your […]
Kids and Money: The Best Habits Start Early
Money management does not have to be intimidating or laced with the mystique of a foreign language, as many adults view it. You can help your children establish better financial habits by teaching them about spending, saving and investing while they are still young. Regardless of how much money you have, the same basic lessons […]
Adjusting to the Empty Nest
Earlier this fall many parents sent their son or daughter off to college. For some parents, this was not just a new experience for their child. It may also have been an introduction to the empty-nest years. If this sounds familiar, here are some thoughts from Dr. David Lowenstein about navigating this chapter in your […]
