Clear expectations of behavior, drop school suspensions by as much as 10 percent
When students receive clear, consistent expectations of behavior, school suspensions drop by as much as 10 percent, a new study shows. To put that in context, more than 2.75 million K-12 students were suspended during the 2013 to 2014 school year. A 10 percent reduction means 275,000 more students were...
Should parents help their child with homework?
The short answer is “yes“! The parents should help their child with homework, yet the trick to success is doing it the right way! The best thing you can do as a parent is to try to find the right balance between being involved, but not too much involved in...
Five key essentials for mums whose little ones are entering school for the first time this Autumn
While many parents are busy gearing up for the school summer holidays, those with little ones who haven’t yet started school see the summer in a more poignant way. Preparing to send your little one off to school for the first time in the Autumn can be a bittersweet moment...
Why schools are an ideal place to teach self-control
Self-regulation skills help children manage their thoughts and feelings, control impulses, and solve problems. Now, a new federal report recommends that schools include them in the daily curriculum. “Self-regulation affects well-being across the lifespan, from mental health and emotional well-being to academic achievement, physical health, and socioeconomic success,” says Desiree...
