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The COVID-19 pandemic brought academic learning back home, with kids of all grades studying from the couch instead of from a classroom. And as we soon found out, homeschooling presented a whole new set of opportunities and challenges. Research suggests students had higher anxiety levels during school closures. Although this was partly induced by the…

Thanks to social media, the children of today have access to the world in a way that no other generation has before. The online world has its advantages — for example, it enables young people to connect with others all around the world who share their interests, problems, and aspirations. This can help them cultivate…

Parenting has never been an easy task. However, today’s digital world is making things significantly more challenging. According to a Common Media Sense survey, a growing number of kids and teenagers in America are spending more time than ever on the internet. Screen time use increased by 17% between 2019 and 2021, with a disproportionate…

Social emotional learning (SEL) is growing in popularity thanks to its positive impact on student outcomes — including academic success, college and career readiness, better mental health, and greater equity. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the trend toward implementing SEL initiatives — a report by Tyton Partners found that district spending on SEL implementation grew from…

Financial education is one of the most important things you can give your child. Helping them understand the value of money and how it works from a young age can support your child in developing healthy financial habits and set them up to make wise financial decisions in the future. It’s never too early to…

Almost half of U.S. teenagers aged 13-17 say they’re online “almost constantly” — with TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram topping their favorite platforms, according to Pew Research. As a parent, you may be concerned about how all that time on social media affects your teen’s mental health and self-esteem. Teenagers rely heavily on social media to…

Mental health impacts every area of our lives and ripples out into everything we think, do, feel, and say. Having a balanced mental state means a person can: Have productive, healthy relationships and make meaningful connections. Adapt to and cope with daily stress in life. Establish a positive sense of self. Stay motivated, physically active,…

Social emotional learning (SEL) has become somewhat of a buzzword lately. But why the relatively recent conversation around a concept that has been around for over two decades? There are tons of reasons behind this, the biggest one being that SEL is now more important than ever. SEL was pivotal in helping both children and…

The wheel of life is a personal development tool that provides a visual representation of the different areas of your life. By filling out a wheel of life worksheet, teenagers can see which areas they’re prioritizing and which might be out of balance. Life coaches often use the wheel of life — also known as…