Resolving Conflict with Your Child or Teen Effectively
Parenting comes with its fair share of conflicts, especially as children develop their own opinions and independence. Understanding the steps to resolving conflict with your child or teen effectively can be crucial. Whether dealing with a toddler’s tantrum or a...
Have you ever heard of the “summer slide”? Unfortunately, we are not referring to the fun kind of slide you’ll find at a playground. This particular slide is something different.
Academics West | End of Summer Tips to Return to School
Shared by Academics West. Summer is winding down, and school will be back in session soon. The tail end of summer primarily fosters mixed emotions; fortunately, to escape this phase, there are several things that you can do to smoothen the back-to-school...
Academics West | Reflection – A Look Back on a Successful Year
Shared by Academics West. As the school year comes to an end,, it's time to reflect upon the accomplishments and moments we achieved this year. Dance Emit Theatre A new cultural landscape dimension was achieved thanks to the inclusion of the emit...
Academics West | Percentage of Kids with Mental Health Issues (Normalize It)
Shared by Academics West. Mental health is vital for kids as it’s for adults. Studies show that one in five kids will go through a mental health issue when they hit 18 years. Hence the importance of normalizing health and talking about health issues openly. In...
Academics West | How to Stay Engaged During the Summer Months
Shared by Academics West. Summer is the default time for fun and relaxation. Unfortunately, summertime can also be a period of academic and personal regression when we don't actively engage ourselves. To make the most of summer, follow the valuable tips...
Academics West | Executive Functioning: What It Is and How Can I Improve It
Shared by Academics West. Have you ever wondered how some people seem to effortlessly plan, organize, and complete tasks while others struggle? The secret lies in a set of mental skills called executive functioning (EF). Executive Functioning Skills | Academics...