Teens across the board are not getting enough sleep. Some of that is due to school schedules, with school starting too early or homework going too late. But once they actually head to bed, many teens have trouble falling or staying asleep. That’s where a routine can come in handy. When your kids were little, […]
Hobbies for teens can range from the traditional to the unexpected. From playing sports or an instrument, to comics, video game design and knitting, there is something for everyone. And no matter what hobby your teen chooses, it can play an important developmental role and even help your teen prepare for college. Here are six benefits of hobbies: […]
Was one of your new year’s resolutions to be more efficient with your time? It’s a common one, and so we thought we’d kick off the year with Productivity Monday, offering a new productivity hack each week to help you do your homework more efficiently. This week we explore: The Pomodoro Technique. What it is: The […]
Kids are typically so wrapped up in school work, college apps, extracurriculars and their tech that parents often relieve them of home responsibilities to avoid schedule overload. But when they leave for college, many kids find that they didn’t acquire the life skills they need to be self-sufficient. Why not use the holidays as a […]
The weather outside is frightful…and honestly so are many of the snacks we eat this time of year. Obviously, ‘tis the season to indulge in fun foods, but it’s also smart to model healthy eating behavior for your teen that shows eating healthfully doesn’t have to be boring. Make the most of a study break […]
In classrooms across the country you can feel the excitement building as kids count down the days til winter break. Holidays! Presents! Snow! Homework! Wait…homework? Before you dismiss the thought of holiday homework as a total downer, stay with me. Every school schedule is different of course, but for many, the end of winter break means […]
