School & Education

Making Homework a Breeze This School Year

Making Homework a Breeze This School Year

As parents, we all want our kids to succeed in school, but let’s face it—homework can often feel like a battle. If the thought of another school year filled with nightly homework struggles makes you cringe, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: Homework doesn’t have to be a dreaded chore.

From Summer to School: How to Smooth the Transition

From Summer to School: How to Smooth the Transition

As the school year approaches, many children—regardless of their age—feel a mix of excitement and anxiety about returning to the classroom. This blog post offers practical tips for easing your child's transition from summer mode to school mode.

The Importance of Learning Outside of the Classroom

The Importance of Learning Outside of the Classroom

You remember school, right? The chalky dust of the blackboard, the hypnotic drone of a lecture, and, for some, the sneaky naps behind open textbooks. But let's get real. As foundational as classroom learning is, some of the juiciest…

How to Prepare Strong-Willed Kids For The New School Year

THE SUMMER MOOD HAS SAILED and September rushes in its autumn vibe. School assignments and work schedules now compete for everyone’s attention. Mother and child both scramble to acclimate to a quicker tempo.

Chaotic emotions often characterize this academic month with its new opportunities and higher expectations. A pleasant state of mind may seem unsustainable with all the busyness, but the wise mother will always find a way. 

Read more here

Excerpt taken from ‘Mother Matters’ article first published in the Montclair Local News, written by Parenting Coach & Columnist, Loyla Louvis, AACC.

Goodbye Summer, Hello Class

Goodbye Summer, Hello Class

Some children may be eager to put the summer behind them, happily awaiting the adventures of a new grade with friends they may not have seen all summer, but there will be others who may be more hesitant about entering the new school year, as they anxiously consider new schedules, peer pressures, and homework.