Now that your child has passed the 5th grade – he or she is on their way to middle school; and, you’ve got to get them ready! Well – it turns out the best wa...

Are you starting high school this year? It's time to get excited with our top ten quotes for getting your head into gear! 1. Take a deep breath, it's just a ...

Procrastination. Reading this word alone brings on feelings of guilt. Memories are brought up of the too many times I left an assignment to the night before....

When families move, the top concern for parents is how the kids will adjust to a different environment. If the move is after the start of the academic year, ...

The start of any school year is filled with a mixture of anticipation, anxiety, and excitement. How can we best prepare for the changes that lie ahead? A ran...

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As students, we always wonder what the best time to study is. Some of us say during the day is better, while some of us prefer to study at night. But what ti...

As kids will be heading back to the classroom in a couple of weeks, some of them may feel overwhelmed by their workload. At the end of each day, teachers wil...

Parents want their children to have the best start possible on that first day of school. For most parents, giving children a good start means that at least s...

No matter what field you plan to enter, strong writing skills are a must have. Writing is a basic form of communication among students and professionals alik...

The exact origin of that quote has been lost through the years, although it is often attributed to Chinese philosopher Confucius.

Earlier this week my daughter attended her first day at high school and the day for me was met with a mixture of excitement and dread. I was of course excite...

Study is typically one of those things that requires a quick self-pep-talk before we can get started and get into the mood. Let's not lie, there are usually ...

In Australia today, schools have developed various transition programs, policies, and practices to promote a positive transition to high school. This article...

When a student transitions from primary school to high school, it’s a moment of happiness and pride both for the parent and the child. Once in high school, r...

Some great basic tips from 'The National Lifestyle' for beating those back-to-school blues! From making sure that your children get enough sleep to encouragi...

A great article on supporting the parents of this transition... If you're a parent of a Year 7 student, who is just starting out on their secondary school jo...

How we can apply The GPS Model to navigate the momentous times of change. Today, you don't have to look far to see the warning signs of the increasing levels...

When I think back to my youth, I can remember the butterflies I got in my stomach as we pulled up for my first day back to school. Did I get the right v-neck...

With the first day of school just around the corner, some kids may be getting anxious about going back to class - but parents can help smooth the transition....