While occasional school absenteeism may seem harmless, any absence can have a negative impact on your child’s school experience. Regular school attendance plays a vital role in your child’s education, and it’s important to understand ways that you can help your student to recognize this. How Absences Affect Their SchoolingBy being absent just one day, […]
Month: February 2017
Student Spotlight: 2nd Grade Enrichment and the 3-quarter tower
We are all aware of the daily excellence provided here at St. Barnabas and the one of a kind classroom atmosphere that our students get to experience. Today’s spotlight is a testament to this fact. Our second graders involved in the enrichment program have been taking a “hands on” approach to learning the concept of […]
The Impact of a Healthy Lunch on Your Child’s School Day
Your child’s school day can be impacted by many things, but did you know that nutrition is one of the biggest factors affecting how their day goes? When they aren’t properly fueled with nutritious food it can change the course of their entire day as well as how they respond to adversity. Academic BenefitsStudies have […]
Should Teens Have Access to Smart Devices?
A common decision parents face is when and if they should allow their children and teens access to smartphones and other mobile devices. While there are some benefits to providing children with this technology, in many cases they are outweighed by negative consequences. When listing benefits, things like the ability to use their devices for […]
How You Can Help Your Child Feel Less Lonely
As a parent, there are few things more heartbreaking than to see your child in tears because they’re lonely. Companionship is one of our most basic needs as humans, and it can be difficult for your child to process the complex feelings that result from a lack of relationship with their peers. It’s important to […]
