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Student Spotlights – January 2026
Study Strategies and Testing Tips: Simple Ways to Sharpen Study Skills and Boost Test Scores
“Take out your number two pencils.” Again. Your child probably hears this phrase often. A study by the Council of the Great City Schools found that a typical student takes […]
6 Ways to Help Your Kids Set and Achieve Goals
Setting goals is nothing new for many grown-ups (I’m looking at you New Year’s Resolutions!) But goals are not just for the new year, and they’re not just for adults. […]
The Ultimate Guide To Summer College Programs For Your High School Student
When my daughter turned 15, she had outgrown summer camps but wasn’t yet old enough to work at most places, which required a minimum age of 16. Since she loves […]
Why Communication Matters
When I was in college, one of my favorite courses was Nonverbal Communication because I learned that 55% of communication is body language, 38% is tone of voice, and only […]
Rewards, Responsibility and Teachable Moments
Q. Our son is a freshman in high school, and he has the opportunity to take a school-sponsored, week-long trip next year with the rest of his class. The student […]
Words Matter What Our Kids Are Learning
I work with families and kids every single day. I hear their stories…the heartbreak, the confusion, and the quiet moments when they say, “I just don’t know why people are […]
Dinner’s Ready: Tish Anderson Nana’s Pork Chops with Magic Sauce
“While most of our kids are flown and grown, we still gather as a family for Auburn games and fun at Lake Martin,” shared Tish Anderson of Auburn. “All of […]
Mom to Mom with Hillary White
AOP: How do you foster a strong relationship with your children? Hillary: It’s tough. With four kids of very different ages, I often feel like I’m failing to meet their […]
From the Publisher – January ’26
Happy New Year 2026! If you’re like most people, once that clock struck midnight and all the cheers subsided, resolutions and yearly goals were being tossed around and decided on. […]