In today’s digital age, it has become commonplace for parents to track and monitor their children’s activities. This was evident during a Q&A session I held a few years ago at a high school in an affluent suburb of Chicago, where a father openly admitted to tracking his kids’ locations using their phones. He even …
Returning to school is an exciting time for many students. However, students with ADHD face unique challenges that can make it difficult for them to succeed in the classroom. According to licensed marriage and family therapist Karina Kazaryan, individuals with ADHD often struggle with sensory processing due to inadequate dopamine activity in their brains. This …
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Back-to-school season is an exhilarating yet chaotic time. There’s the frenzy of shopping for school supplies, the whirlwind of events and emails, and the introduction to new teachers and classroom dynamics. Amidst this period of transition, it’s vital for parents and caregivers to establish effective communication with their children’s educators. According to Staci Lamb, an …
In the realm of love, we hold and unfold stories. We bend and color our experiences, like vibrant branches in the spring, only to see them disappear like a fleeting breath. Let us create a garden within ourselves, embracing the everyday scenes and fractured moments. An old dress, made anew with absent extras, starched and …
Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth are prestigious schools with their own stated purposes. Harvard aims to provide a liberal arts education and develop “citizens and citizen-leaders for our society.” Dartmouth’s goal is to educate promising students and prepare them for a lifetime of learning and leadership. While these schools offer valuable education, they also contribute to …
A heat dome has settled over Texas, while wildfire smoke has begun to pollute the air in the East and Midwest. These alarming signs serve as a wake-up call that our children’s summers will be drastically different from our own. In this episode, we have a conversation with esteemed climate writer Emma Pattee about the …
Traveling with children can be quite challenging. The disruption in routine and the logistical difficulties can easily make you want to cancel the whole trip. However, there are ways to make the experience smoother and more enjoyable, and it all starts with how you pack. We asked parents to share the one item they always …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer answer questions from parents about their children’s education. Have a question? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, My third grader despises reading, and we were all looking forward to a break this summer when he wouldn’t have to read every night and we wouldn’t …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer address readers’ inquiries concerning their children’s education. If you have a question, feel free to email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, The negative aspects of the past year are obvious, but I have also been contemplating the potential silver linings, especially for school-age kids. …