by MKWray | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog
We talk with a lot of parents who are concerned about their students’ schoolwork, and trying to decide whether to let them fail and suffer the consequences OR step in and take responsibility for ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. There are problems...
by MKWray | Feb 10, 2023 | Blog
It can be a tough balance to keep teens on track by making sure they’ve done their homework, studied for that test, and taken the trash out…while also maintaining a strong relationship with them at the same time! I hear all the time from parents who are trying SO hard...
by MKWray | Nov 23, 2022 | Blog
Today’s teens are as stressed out as adults, and are often so focused on how they’re not measuring up to peers that they forget how much they already have to be grateful for. But making an effort to reverse this thinking can really pay off, because feeling more...
by MKWray | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog
With students spending more time on their devices than ever before, technology distractions have become a growing issue. Last week we talked about the first step to reducing technology distractions, by learning to manage the internal triggers that are driving them to...
by MKWray | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog
“You have the power to change your brain. All you have to do is lace up your running shoes.” — John J. Ratey What if your student could increase their learning, boost their mood, and increase their focus by doing something as simple as going for a run or jumping...
by MKWray | Mar 17, 2022 | Blog
lt’s no secret that today’s students are more stressed than ever. Experiencing high levels of stress can be problematic, especially for students who experience test anxiety or are tempted to procrastinate when they get overwhelmed. On the other hand, too little stress...