You’ve likely heard of emotional intelligence, but social intelligence (SI) can be an obscure topic for many. This fact is ironic, considering how many people practice and develop it without putting the proper name to it. You’ve probably referred to a socially intelligent person as “outgoing” or “the life of the party” numerous times before.…

Having family traditions is a great way to provide stability and routine in a child’s life. Traditions are moments that children can look forward to when they’re young and then look back on as adults. “Tradition remains one of the few practices that truly belongs to your family and close friends and allows you to…

A new study finds that the school building and environment play a surprisingly significant role in students’ academic success. Researchers studied the effects of school facilities on academic performance and attendance rates and discovered that newly renovated learning environments seem to improve student performance. This examination has led policymakers and local and state officials to…

Ever since smartphones and other digital devices became so pervasive in the U.S., kids have been active users of digital media. In fact, according to a Common Sense Media study, teens spend nearly nine hours looking at content on digital media. But despite the amount of time kids may spend using their digital devices, many…

Every four years, we find ourselves in the midst of another presidential election cycle. But there are also off-year elections, which include special elections, mayoral races, gubernatorial elections, and the list goes on. Whether you utilize the Fifteenth Amendment right to vote is entirely up to you, but have you talked to your children about…