Take a minute and think about how you wish your child kept his room. In your mind, his bed is probably made, the clothes are neatly hung in the closet or folded in his drawers, and you can even see the floor! Now think about what your child’s room actually looks like. Unless you’re raising … Read more
The homework nightmare: it occurs when students become easily frustrated, feel stressed out, and begin to panic about their homework. It can impact any type of student from the perfectionist to the procrastinator, and it turns daily homework into a battleground between parents and children. Frustration with homework is incredibly common not just with young … Read more
We all know that the key to academic success for students is motivation, but what exactly does it take to motivate kids these days? Two recent studies have shed light on this complicated issue. The following is a recap from my interview on Washington DC’s talk radio station, WTOP on September 10, 2014. Q: At … Read more
Considering the high demands placed on school-aged students today, it’s no surprise that stress and anxiety are on the rise, especially for students who are most prone to perfectionism. While perfectionism affects kids of all ages, it seems to impact high school students most greatly, given the heightened expectations and requirements they face. No matter … Read more
Does a stand up desk help students with homework? While it may not be the “be all and end all” solution, a stand up desk can help your child improve homework habits and increase productivity. It makes perfect sense. Just think about it: After sitting for long periods of time at school, the last thing … Read more