Developing good relationship skills includes knowing how to establish and keep rewarding and positive relationships with friends, family and …
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Winter is the learning season
Extreme weather in Michigan may be one reason that school attendance goes down during the winter months. But did you know that the winter …
Power of literacy
Literacy is the ability to read, view, write, design, speak and listen in a way that allows you to communicate effectively. The power of …
Every child can learn
You are your child’s first and best teacher. One of the most important things you can do to promote good brain development is reading with …
What’s the problem?
What’s the problem? “Chronically absent” sounds like a terrible problem, and it is. What makes it worse: your child could be chronically …
Kick-start school success
Kick-start school success Visit the school with your children so they know where they will be going and to see their classroom and meet …
Controlling moods
Self management is knowing how to control your behaviors and moods, and setting and working toward goals. It is one of five Social and …
Engaging conversations
Parents can engage in restorative conversations with their children. This includes asking questions about how they feel about certain …
Avoid the slide
Summer learning loss, also known as summer slide, is real. But unlike the slippery slope at the park, this one is neither safe nor …
Thinking it through
Decision-making involves two important processes: identifying the impact of your choices on yourself and others, and using empathy, …