Defining Gifted Children Parenting gifted children come with rewards and challenges. Gifted children are those who possess outstanding talents and abilities that are rare or different from their peers. These children are often referred to as intellectually gifted, creatively gifted, or even exceptionally gifted. It is important […]
Understand the Different Roles of Academic Advisors and Guidance Counselors The function of high school academic advisors and guidance counselors can be confusing for parents and students. Both types of professionals work with students to help them succeed in school and plan for their future, […]
Why Parents should be “Hands-On” with Their Child’s Success in School Investing in student success programs is part of ensuring your child has every opportunity is making sure they are successful in school. Here are 10 reasons why parents should invest in student success programs The benefits […]
The Modern Parent’s Guide to Planning for College Higher education is an important investment – one that can pay off in higher earnings and provide opportunities for career advancement. But planning for college has posed new challenges since the pandemic. According to The College Board, the average […]
Homeschooling is on the Rise, but Not Without Critics Homeschooling is on the rise in the United States. The number of homeschooled students has increased from 4% to 11% during the pandemic, according to the US Census. This increase has not come without criticism, however. Some people […]
Parenting a Generation Z or Alpha tween can be difficult. They are no longer children, but they are not yet adults. Caught in a transition stage, they need more guidance from their parents. The best approach is to build a healthy network of mentors and coaches for […]
(Note: this is an abbreviated and edited transcript from a Parent Coaching session of The “Momentum for Life” Scholar Success Program designed by Christina Callaway for Academic Networks.) Defining Generation Alpha and What They Need from Parents Today Generation Alpha, also known as Gen Alpha or the […]
Blueprint for Student Success The “Momentum for Life”(r) Blueprint for Student Success is a research-based, multi-tiered framework designed to support all students in meeting the highest level of excellent academic standards. The Blueprint identifies essential elements for student success. Pre-College Checklist A college education is a major […]
Parenting a gifted child can be both rewarding and challenging. A gifted child is defined as a child who is identified as having an above-average intellectual ability, with the potential to make exceptional progress in their learning and development. The following helps to dispel harmful myths and […]
Why throwing multiple homeschool methods at your child to see what sticks costs more than a coaching investment My friend Martha decided to try homeschooling her son because she was influenced by our family’s journey. Unfortunately, she started it secretly to show she could handle it. With […]