by Jana Hoff | Aug 2, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues
If you sit back and watch a child at play, your eyes may squint as you think back to your own childhood. Kids often seem so carefree and engaged in the lives of their stuffed animals, Lego people or dolls. They stage epic battles, tea parties or rock star concerts...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 2, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
My kid hates school. What do I do? That is a great question. The first step is that you actually care. Believe it or not, there are parents out there who simply do not care about their child’s academic success. So, congratulations on being a loving, caring...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 31, 2013 | Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Textbooks have historically been written to favor whoever won the war. It’s not usually a fair assessment, and it is also damaging to students who never get to know the truth. When you were in school, did they teach you that Christopher Columbus had “discovered”...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 29, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues
You know the type. They sit behind you and whisper about you. They pass notes, point and you and laugh. Maybe they intentionally trip you in the hall or start a rumor about how you’re promiscuous. They are the “mean girls.” Even if you have been out of school for...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 26, 2013 | Parent Issues
Okay, okay…I know you don’t want to hear it, but the new school year is just around the corner. Or, if you are a parent, maybe you can’t wait to get the kids out of your hands again. It’s all about perception. There are some things you can do to make it a smooth...
