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Two words can help you prevent learning loss this summer: enrichment and involvement. Academic delay that occurs over the summer is one of the greatest problems confronting teachers each fall. In fact, when your children return to school, they may have experienced such learning loss during the summer, that they will need to spend several weeks

Are you excited about your child’s summer break, or do you have a slight feeling of dread thinking about it?   Many parents these days incorrectly believe they need to fill their child’s every waking moment with camps, classes, and structured activities. I’m here to tell you: it’s okay to relax and allow unstructured time

In my last blog post, I shared six steps for success as a new college freshman. One of the important messages I’d like to discuss further, is how you can use your time in college to listen to your inner voice, and find your true vocation…to find your authentic self. Diversify your schedule Use your first

Summer is quickly coming to a close, and the day that once seemed so far away is suddenly straight ahead: the day your child leaves the nest for his or her freshman year of college. Wasn’t it just yesterday that you were singing lullabies and changing diapers? Now here your child stands before you on

As high schools all over the country host graduation ceremonies, I’ve noticed a common thread: graduation speakers, teachers, and guests alike tend to focus on one essential theme: whether you go to college or not, you should find your passion and follow it, wherever it leads. This is all well and good – if you