FOMO and the Over-Scheduled Child
Fear of missing out (or FOMO) is a form of social anxiety in which people are worried that they might miss out on an opportunity for social interaction or some other valuable experience. The fear is exacerbated by social media—the more we see what our friends and colleagues are doing, the more we worry we’re […]
Welcome (or Welcome Back) To Right At School
School is just around the corner and you may be wondering “what can I expect for my children in Right At School this year?” Well, to make it fun, we’ll tell you in a song. Sung to the tune of “My Favorite Things” Chess and karate and Lego Robotics Fitness and music and laughter (a […]
Back In The Saddle
With school right around the corner, here are some tried and true tips to help your child successfully transition this fall: Night Night: My daughter has been sleeping until 10 am for the past few weeks—mostly because she’s been up till 11 pm more nights than I care to admit. But now it’s time to […]
Let’s Get Gritty
When we think of grit, we think about persistence, determination, and sticktoitiveness (I love that word). There is a growing body of research explaining why grit matters. In summary, children with grit (regardless of IQ or test scores) are far more likely to succeed in school and in life than those without. Stanford professor Dr. […]