It’s discussed each year when autumn rolls around and the days become shorter: seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression. While it’s something we think about among adults, it is also something children deal with. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, roughly three percent of children suffer from SAD, mostly occurring in students…

Plan for Success! We’ve redesigned our daily and monthly planners to help you and your student create a plan for success. Planning helps children feel more confident and secure because their activities are predictable and familiar. It also helps them build time management skills and gives them a sense of control over their future. Structured…

Thanksgiving is a time when we get a chance to come together with family and friends to celebrate all for which we are thankful. It’s also a time to put those devices down, and step away from the screens with some fun, and educational activities that will bring you and your family closer together. Start…

The tapping of pencils, the ticking of the clock, the fidgeting of legs—distractions abound in a traditional classroom setting. For many active children, staying in one place for hours harms their quality of learning. Others may find it hard to focus if they’re thinking about their external passions, such as when they can practice sports…

Socialization Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All; It’s A Spectrum In our increasingly digital age, meaningful socialization is even more important for continued individual development and mental and emotional well-being. It is also critical for the overall wellness of our larger societies. For students and families engaging in online education options, socialization becomes a key area for planning and…