It’s the question parents have been asking their children since the dawn of time: “How was school today?” Now, however, as kids head back to in-person school during the era of COVID-19, we all really want answers to that question. How is it? How are they handling it? Does it feel a lot different? We…

It’s not always easy to concentrate in class on the best of days… and after months of virtual learning and summer vacation? Well, that pretty much requires Herculean effort. With many schools making the switch to in-person class right now, there’s no better time to add some concentration tips to your toolbox. With these seven…

For high school juniors and seniors figuring out their college list, there is almost nothing more important than campus visits. They’ve always been your best opportunity to get a vibe for the campus, see how students really live, and explore the resources offered firsthand. In the era of Covid-19, however, physical on-campus visits are on…

Parents across the country – whether they’ve chosen to do virtual learning, home schooling, or a hybrid of formats – are stressing about just how effective learning from home will be. This is particularly true for parents of children in early elementary school, who are faced with the daunting task of teaching their little one to read.…

There were so many things that excited me when I began freelance writing full-time in 2016, but I think the biggest one was my newfound flexibility. No more commuting, no more strict schedules, and no more real clothes. That excitement quickly waned when I realized you can fly too close to the sun – I…

August is here (seriously, how did this happen?) and many college students in Texas are preparing to make the move back to campus, and back to class. Universities across The Lone Star State have spent the last several months creating their reopening plans, and below, we’ve highlighted the most important fast facts about each. One…

I’ll just say it bluntly: starting high school can be a rough transition for many kids. It’s a time of major change academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. Things are starting to get more serious at school and many kids struggle to figure out how to rise to the occasion. But with some preparation, a smooth…

Back-to-school shopping certainly looks a little bit different this year. If you’re committed to doing virtual learning, you won’t be stocking up a locker or filling up a backpack with your normal supplies – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few essentials you’ll want to have handy. While it might be tempted to “wing it”…

Your child is bright, curious, and eager to learn… but they don’t care about the assignment due tomorrow, let alone an end-of-year report card. With the move to virtual learning, keeping their attention will be even trickier than before – but not impossible! Executive functioning, or the ability to plan and focus on tasks, can…

All over the country, school districts are debating the massive decision they have to make for this fall: to reopen, or not to reopen? Some areas have made the decision to resume in-person classes, while others have opted to continue virtual classes for the foreseeable future. In some areas, parents are deciding right now if…