As a parent, you’ve likely heard your child complain about being bored at one time or another. We live in a world of constant stimulation. Whether it’s smartphones, TV, or video games, your kids likely have access to sources of entertainment that are highly stimulating and can make other things in life seem boring. So, […]
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3 Ways to Help Your Student Manage Their Time
Time management can be a huge source of frustration for both parents and students when it is not put into place. Teaching your children valuable time management skills can make everyone’s lives easier in a variety of ways. The biggest source of frustration for most families is the inevitable conflict that arises through forgotten projects […]
Why You Should Teach Your Children to Embrace Failure
As a parent, it can be tempting to try to shelter your children from disappointments and difficult situations. However, your desire to help your child can actually hinder the development of the coping mechanisms they’ll need as independent adults. You won’t always be there to save your child and shelter them from disappointing situations, which […]
How to Foster a Love of Learning in Your Child
One of the best ways that you can help your child to succeed in school is to foster a love for learning. When students genuinely enjoy the learning experience, they’re more likely to fully engage in every opportunity to do so. Here are two ways to help you, help your student develop a lifelong love […]
The Importance of Recess in Your Child’s Education
If you follow current events in the world of education, you likely already know that many Florida parents are fighting for their children’s’ rights to take a break during the school day. Recess, which was once an everyday occurrence in education, is now a topic up for debate. Is it really that important to your […]
3 Ways Your Child Can Benefit From Participation In Sports
There are many benefits to allowing your child to participate in organized sports. While you may not look forward to playing chauffeur to games and practices, it can have a positive impact on your child’s life in many ways. Here are three of the benefits your child may experience through participation in sports; Build Interpersonal […]
Why Your Kindergartener Should Receive A Private Education
Selecting a school for your kindergartner may seem like a daunting task, but it’s one that sets the standard for the rest of your child’s education. By choosing a private independent school, you’ll positively influence their education by providing your child with the building blocks of a successful future. Building a Strong FoundationYour child’s education […]
8 BASIC LIFE CONCEPTS EVERY 10 YEAR OLD SHOULD KNOW
Most parents would say that a major goal for their children in the long run is for them to become productive members of society. But how do we get there today when that seems so far off? With the ever-increasing pressures in life and child rearing, it can be overwhelming. As we are raising our […]
The Importance of Regular School Attendance for Your Child’s Education
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, […]
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 […]
