While the rest of the world is gearing up for fall fun, we are still coping with our nearly endless summer weather in the state of Florida. But as hot as it is, we won’t let the heat keep us from diving into fall with the rest of the world. As parents, it’s easy to […]
Category: Parenting Tips
Why Effective Communication with Your Middle Schooler is Important
Congratulations, parents! You have successfully raised your child into middle school. We know all of the work that goes into teaching and supporting your maturing child, and we’re proud of how far you’ve come. You know better than anyone how challenging it can be to navigate life with a middle schooler. There is one thing […]
Teaching Your Private School Kids About Safety
When you look around these days, it’s easy to think that the world is getting angrier and less safe for our children. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the raging political discord, we’ve heard from parents who want to know how they can keep their kids safe. We believe that the role of a private school […]
4 Tips To Help Parents Maintain Their Sanity This School Year
School is back in session, and life is going back to some semblance of normalcy for many of us. Summer vacation has ended, and kids are back in school, but it can take a little bit of time and effort to get back into your routine. This time of year is stressful for many families […]
4 Ways To Help Your 1st Grader Succeed in Elementary School
We know that as parents you feel tremendous pressure to ensure that your children succeed in school. There is research that shows how important every level of your child’s education is and how success even in the early years of elementary school can make a difference in how your child performs for years to come. […]
Inexpensive Summer Activities For Elementary School Children In The DeLand Area
Do you realize how fortunate we are to live and raise our children in this area? Not only are we part of a thriving community with a busy downtown, and fun events, but we are also surrounded by an energetic arts culture and pristine natural resources. Some might say that DeLand is a perfect place […]
Parenting Tips For Surviving Summer Break
So, you’ve spent the last year or so in quarantine with your kids and now we’re right in the middle of summer with weeks to go until your family gets back to a normal routine. How is everyone holding up? That’s a joke, of course, but the truth is we’ve heard from plenty of families […]
5 Parenting Tips for a Stress-Free Summer Road Trip
Can you feel the change in the air? Yes, the seasons are changing and summer weather is well on its way. But there is also a seismic shift happening in our communities as the COVID pandemic is being mitigated by new vaccine efforts. More families are spending time out in the community eating, playing, and […]
