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Dear Parent, From a Teacher: 5 Ways to Make the Back-to-School Transition Run Smoothly
As a mom and a teacher, I am always shocked by how fast the summers fly by. I feel like just as I am starting to settle into a nice, relaxing summertime routine —...
Awarded for Anxiety
"This next award goes to my no-complainer of the group, the one who goes with the flow in all situations…"
I immediately teared up in my seat when my son received that end-of-the-year award back...
Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe From Summer Toxins
Poisonings can happen in the blink of an eye, and they're more common in the summer than you might think. With children home more often and spending time at the beach, having picnics, and running...
3 Tips to Nurture Your Kid’s Expansive Thinking Ability in a Polarized Society
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with gifted, creative, and high-performing kids. These kids are usually deep thinkers who may have high levels of emotional intelligence. They may understand the advantages,...
Reclaim Your Midday Meal: Easy Lunch Ideas for Mom
My love affair with lunch started innocently enough. A brief reprieve to eat with two hands while the baby napped. The one meal of the day that I got to eat whatever I wanted....
What Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Law Means for LGBTQ+ Families
Whether we’re for or against it — or even aware of it — new legislation exists for Florida public schools. On March 28, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education...
The Hidden Dangers of Your Medicine Cabinet
The medicine cabinet may be a small space — but it can pack big danger. Often found in the master bathroom of homes, these shelves are liable to contain rows upon rows of prescription...
Should Our Gifted Kids Take Advantage of Every Opportunity for Success?
I was so excited when I received the email. There it was... an invitation for my kid to join an elite scholars program. What an opportunity! In this program, he would get the chance...
Honest Thoughts From a Foster Parent
"I could never do that. I could never love a baby and give her back."
If you are a foster parent, I bet you have heard this at some point. Maybe you have been just...
Summer Slide No More: Tips to Help Your Child Avoid Learning Loss
While summer break is a good time for students to relax, it is important to use that time as a chance to catch up and avoid the “summer slide.” Every year, students lose several...
Simple Dinner Solutions: Tips and Recipes For Those Busy Weeknights
We’ve all been there. Work was busy, kids had afterschool soccer, you got caught in the driveway with the chatty neighbor, and before you know it, you hear the dreaded, "Mom, what’s for dinner?...
How Should We React When Our Gifted, Creative, and High-Performer Kids Disappoint Us?
Most of us are aware of a movie star who catastrophically shocked us recently this year by engaging in an act of physical aggression at a popular awards ceremony. Very few could have predicted...