Students love to check out in the final weeks of school and during the Coronavirus, there is even more temptation to not focus on school work. Here are some tips and tricks for parents, to help you navigate these final weeks of school with sanity!

How can parents celebrate the class of 2020 virtually? Join a discussion with two parents from Orlando, FL who started an adopt a senior project in their community. We discuss the ways the community can give back to the class of 2020 in big and small ways!

Teachers around the world have had to come together to figure out how to handle distance teaching and provide services for all of their students. For many schools, this is the first time they’ll be trying out online teaching.

How can we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week during the Coronavirus? Let's talk about it!

Email writing is a great way for students to advocate for themselves. Yet, students from grade six to college-level struggle with it. Writing emails is scary for most kiddos and a lot of parents don’t know why.

In the wake of coronavirus, it’s likely that your child is missing out on major school milestones. From missing out on senior prom to graduation ceremonies, this is one of those times when life throws us curveballs. We look at ways we can help children go through these times.Better still, they need alternative ways to bear the pain and face the reality without losing hope or feeling overwhelmed with disappointment.

How do I teach my children at home if the school closes during the Coronavirus? This is the most common question parents are asking right now. Here is the first thing parents should consider if they are dealing with school closures or facing a closing after the break due to the Coronavirus.

Do failing students deserve another chance? Many parents wonder about the number of second chances their kids deserve. When it comes to their kids’ education, and school work specifically, the question is “Why does a kid need a second, third, fourth, fifth or tenth chance? But what exactly are second chances? Is it an opportunity to turn in assignments at the last minute? Are we coddling students when we give them extra credit? Do second changes help or hurt student growth?

How does your child respond to criticism, and is there a difference between criticism and critiques? This week on School Counselor Gone Rogue, a podcast to help parents and educators support teens and tweens that struggle at school, we discuss how to help your child respond to critiques without losing their cool.

What does a strength-based approach look like in the classroom? Learn how your child’s strengths can also present challenges in the classroom. We discuss how to help your child learn how to maximize their strengths without distracting the class.