Adolescence is a unique time during a young person’s life. It is a time of self-discovery and identity development but also a time when they are more susceptible to peer influence. This distinct period is also characterized by contradictions: teenagers seek individuality yet desire peer acceptance, they behave as if they know everything yet they lack life experiences; they feel invulnerable yet often times, feel self-conscious and insecure; some adolescents thrive on challenging authority whereas a few may even become self-destructive. [Read More]

Students can be tough critics on their teachers. Teachers can be too nice or too mean, too involved or too detached, too communicative or too aloof, or their classes may be too easy or too difficult. As your child prepares for a new school term, your involvement and approach to the situation can make strides in mitigating or resolving the issue. [Read More]

Often, during this stressful time of year, we feel the most empathy for high school Seniors who are taking on more challenging classes, studying for another round of SAT, not to mention the NEW SAT test or tackling the ACT test. Making final touches to their college applications, requesting letters of recommendation, and trying to keep up their grades at school, all can amount to a very stressful time of year. However, current juniors, or the Class of 2017, will be facing even more hurdles and bumps in the next two years. [Read More]

Continuing from last week’s post on Book Recommendations for Summer Vacation Part I, we know that the warm summer months signal a time when students have more freedom to explore, to travel, and to rest. Reading for leisure compared to the demanding months when school is in session can often rob students of the joy in reading. [Read More]