When “Busy” Becomes Too Busy: Helping Children Find Balance

I’ve seen a trend in recent years; maybe you have as well. Feel free to share this “Tips for Parents” post with the teachers and parents you work with. Youth sports, music lessons, dance, scouting, church activities, tutoring, clubs… today’s children have more opportunities than ever before. That’s a wonderful thing. But sometimes, in our… More When “Busy” Becomes Too Busy: Helping Children Find Balance

Why Parents Should Monitor Their Children’s Reading

Parents play an important role in helping children become strong, thoughtful readers — and one of the most valuable things families can do is stay involved in what their children are reading. Monitoring children’s reading does not mean removing every challenge or controlling every choice. Instead, it means staying aware, asking questions, guiding wisely, and… More Why Parents Should Monitor Their Children’s Reading