Names of historical figures, dates of important battles, the role of the mitochondria, mathematical proofs and theorems, Shakespearean sonnets, new vocab words…wow, how do students keep all this information in their brains!? And how can we help our kids work with memory in a positive and lasting way that avoids cramming, stress, and anxiety? This involves a deeper understanding of how memory works, as well as creating effective skill-based strategies for retention and recall... 

As Spring is now in full swing, the sun is warming up, days are getting longer, and dreams of summer are getting closer and closer, the last hurdle of the school year is quickly approaching...final exams! As we all know, these exams bring with them lots of stress and anxiety. They typically include a great deal of content, some cumulative of the full spring semester, some of the entire school year. These weeks leading up to finals are an invaluable time to organize, clarify, and study in an efficient and effective way…

In today’s fast-paced academic environment, students are facing intensive academic workloads and a myriad of outside responsibilities - they certainly have a lot on their plates. This begs the question, “How can we help our children approach their academic lives free from stress and anxiety?” Mindfulness practice is a tangible way for students to cultivate peace of mind and confidence in their studies...

The word ‘mindfulness’ is everywhere. We see it on billboards, magazines, on social media, and advertisements promoting ‘mindful weight loss’ or even ‘mindful shopping’! But what is mindfulness, and what is all the rage? More importantly, can mindfulness be a beneficial tool for students, both in a homeschool environment and in the fast-paced academic environment of today’s schools? Recent studies show that this may indeed be the case...