Jessica Chan 3/25/22 Jessica Chan 3/25/22

Teaching Your Kids To Explore The Outdoors

Getting outside can be good for the whole family. As we transition into warmer weather, it's a great time to take advantage of the spring season to go exploring with the kids. Enjoying the simplest things that nature has to offer can be a platform for learning and discovery for all ages. If you're not the type to venture outside, check out these tips to help guide your kids to learn, grow and experience the outdoors!

Jessica Chan 2/18/22 Jessica Chan 2/18/22

Raising Creative Kids

Fostering creativity in children is one of the key proponents in growing a child’s social and emotional skills, critical thinking skills, and intellect. These lifelong skills are not only essential, but they help boost confidence and give children the foreground to reach their potential. Find out why building creativity skills is so important for child development and ways to nurture creativity at home.

Jessica Chan 1/28/22 Jessica Chan 1/28/22

3 Social Emotional Learning Practices to Use at Home Everyday

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an important part of every child's development. Social and emotional skills help children with goal setting, stress management, relationship building, and self-regulation of emotions and developing healthy identities. Furthermore, strong SEL skills is also linked to strong academic performance. Find out how you can cultivate social and emotional learning in your child at home, and help them reach their potential.

Jessica Chan 11/12/21 Jessica Chan 11/12/21

7 Tips to Raise Kids Who Love to Read

Studies across the board show that avid readers are more successful in life. However, in this day and age we are finding more and more kids attached to their tablets and devices. What if I told you it doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth to get your child excited to read. Sounds too good to be true right? You’ll be surprised to see how you as a parent can make a significant impact in helping your child turn into a lifelong bookworm.

Jessica Chan 10/8/21 Jessica Chan 10/8/21

Are Your Kids Cyber Smart?

Being cyber smart is a necessity these days. Cyberbullying, phishing, pornography, predators, and all sorts of dangers are lurking in the internet. For Cyber Safety Awareness Month we are looking at the basics of cyber safety for kids. Tech savvy or not, teaching kids how to be cyber smart is imperative. And the good news? Getting your kids set up for cyber safety is easier than you think.

Jessica Chan 10/1/21 Jessica Chan 10/1/21

What is After-School Restraint Collapse and How to Combat It

Your child falls apart after school, but it’s not because they had a bad day. Kids need to release mental and emotional energy they’ve held onto throughout the day. Here’s how to help them with the after-school transition.

Jessica Chan 9/9/21 Jessica Chan 9/9/21

5 Steps to Homework Success

Back to school and your child’s homework is already stressing you out? It can be tempting for parents to just do their child’s homework assignments, but don’t give in! Get these 5 easy steps from a leading expert in homework to give your child the confidence they need to complete their homework with success.

Jessica Chan 8/12/21 Jessica Chan 8/12/21

A Parent’s Guide: Back to School in the New “Normal”

It’s time for our kids to return to school, but what will it look like this year? In the midst of uncertainty and fear—how do we mentally prepare for the upcoming school year?

Jessica Chan 5/13/21 Jessica Chan 5/13/21

How Parents Can Prepare for the End of the School Year

The school year is coming to an end and lots of students, parents and teachers can feel a bit jittery this time of year. Take this time to ease the transition from school to summer break by following this easy plan to prepare your child (and yourself) for school to end.

Jessica Chan 3/18/21 Jessica Chan 3/18/21

How to Safeguard Your Child’s Mental Health

Mental health has been on the decline since 2020, effecting children just as much as adults. Although it can seem like an unfamiliar territory for most parents, we have 4 approaches to help you safeguard your child’s mental health and resources to get more help.

Jessica Chan 3/11/21 Jessica Chan 3/11/21

How to Best Support My Child’s Online Learning

Find out 4 common challenges students face with online schooling and how parents can best help their child succeed with virtual learning.

Jessica Chan 2/25/21 Jessica Chan 2/25/21

Overcoming the Mid-Year Slump

Is your child hitting the mid-year slump? It’s not too late to get them over the hump! Read more on ways to help your child regain their motivation in school.

Jessica Chan 2/4/21 Jessica Chan 2/4/21

Choosing the Right School for Your Child

Public, private, homeschool — what’s the right school for my child? Parents are faced with many choices when it comes to schools nowadays. Find out what options you have and how to go about making the right choice for your child.

Jessica Chan 1/28/21 Jessica Chan 1/28/21

How to Prepare my Child for Kindergarten

Your child is in the 4-6 year old range, now what? How do I know it's time to enroll them in Kindergarten? Read our guide for parents to evaluate their child's readiness for school and ways to help them prepare.

Jessica Chan 1/21/21 Jessica Chan 1/21/21

10 Fun Ideas to Celebrate 100 Days of School

Parents, you’ve made it half way through the school year! Here are some creative and fun ideas to help you celebrate 100 days of school with your child.