Recent Posts in the Back to School Category

• Red-Flag Phrases at Parent/Teacher Conferences

  Sep 11, 2019
  As a parent, how do you know which struggles or behaviors are just a “normal” part of the learning process vs. an indication that there’s a deeper issue? One way is to listen to cues from the teacher ...
  Posted By Wendy Burt-Thomas
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• Helping Your Teen Excel in High School

  Aug 9, 2019
  If you’ve got a teen headed to high school, you’re probably already thinking about ways to help him/her survive mentally, emotionally and academically. We’ve put together some tips to help your teen ...
  Posted By Wendy Burt-Thomas
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• Middle School Nightmares

  Aug 9, 2019
  If the thought of sending your child off to middle school makes you anxious, you’re not alone. Many adults have middle school memories of social awkwardness, hormonal upheaval and the added pressure ...
  Posted By Wendy Burt-Thomas
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• June 6 is National Higher Education Day

  Jun 4, 2019
  Every year on June 6, the United States celebrates National Higher Education Day to educate and inspire students to purse college and beyond. But how do you know if your high school student is ready ...
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• Middle School Nightmares

  Jul 10, 2018
  Tips to Start in Summer for a Trauma-Free Transition Does the thought of sending your child off to middle school make you anxious? If so, you're certainly not alone. Many adults have middle school ...
  Posted By LearningRx
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• Stopping the Summer Brain Drain

  Jun 10, 2018
  Did you know that the average student loses 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency in mathematical computation skills over the summer months? Or that teachers typically spend four weeks re-teaching or ...
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• New Year, New Student!

  Jan 22, 2018
  Start the year off right with improved study habits Returning to school after the long holiday break can be tough, but now is the time to set routines that will stick for the rest of the school year. ...
  Posted By LearningRx
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• Helping Your Teen Excel in High School

  Aug 25, 2016
  It's time to head back to school, and if you have a teen (or two) in high school, you're probably already thinking about ways to help him or her survive mentally, emotionally and academically. Even if ...
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• Beyond the Bin: 10 Cool Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

  Aug 3, 2016
  Buying back-to-school supplies, clothes, sneakers, backpacks and lunch sacks is about to require me to refinance my house. Considering that I only have two kids and they have to wear uniforms (which ...
  Posted By LearningRx
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