Helicopter Parenting vs. Lawn Mower Parenting
Many of us have heard of the term, “helicopter parent” before. This refers to the parent who tends to be overly involved in their child’s life. These parents tend to hover (much like a helicopter) so much that they can come controlling or over perfecting.
Tips for What to Do (and NOT Do) for Parents and their College-Bound Teen
It’s that time… back to school. Before K-12 students go back to school, college students go back. Depending on where your college-bound student is going, some schools start back sooner rather than later and before you know it, they will be out of the house. This can be an emotional time for both parents and college-bound teens. Here are some tips to get everyone through move-in day and the first semester of college.
Grown-Ups is More Inclusive
Inclusivity. It’s a term most of us hear often and if you ask us, we would say we are inclusive. But how deep does inclusivity really go? A post went viral earlier this year calling for adults, mainly teachers, to refer to their students’ parents as “their grown-ups.”
Back-to-School (finally, for in-person learning)- 10 Tips!
I have been hearing a lot of buzz about schools reopening after spring break, or just families being more comfortable and ready to send their children back to school. There is no right or wrong answer here. You do what works best for your child, their needs, and your family. If you do decide to have your child return to school for in-person learning, however that might look for the district, below are some helpful guidelines to make the transition as smooth as possible.