Surviving the Epidemic

   We are entering the home stretch of the 2008-2009 school year. And with just over a month to go, the first cases of Spring Fever have been reported. Spring Fever is often accompanied by “ants in the pants” syndrome; and can be identified by an increase in silliness, an insatiable desire to go outside, [...]

Making Homework SIMPLE

Has homework become an unbearable battle in your home? Here are some S.I.M.P.L.E. techniques you may want to try… SUPPORT your child with the basics. 1. After school, offer a healthy (low-sugar, high- protein) snack for refueling. 2. Allow 20-30 minutes of individualized “unwind time” before hitting the books. This can look different for each [...]