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We are often asked, how can I engage my child in a conversation about their school day?    One thing to consider is both time and setting.  Often times, indirect communication with a child can be a means for communication to begin.  For example, car rides are a great time to check in your child, even when you may have other children traveling with you. Children are  often more open to engage in a conversation in the car, on a walk, or in the darkened room before bedtime -- all times when direct eye contact is limited.  Here are some links to some helpful resources.  As always, please feel free to reach out to us!   Rachel and Katie Talking with Kids About School : Why is it so hard to talk about school? Parents often get exasperated with kids' monosyllabic answers to their simple questions. That one well-intentioned line, 'How was school today?' has probably... 25 ways to ask your child about school without asking them how was school? How to ask you child questions ab

As a school, we foster a growth mindset and teaching students how to persevere when the going gets tough.  Whether it is a challenging time with friends or a difficult reading passage, it is a very important life skill to be able to persist when things get hard.  We remind students daily to take academic risks and that we can celebrate mistakes, as we learn and grow when we can stick it out when we feel like stopping or giving up. We really like this blog post from Your Brain Health: http://yourbrainhealth.com.au/8-ways-to-encourage-a-growth-mindset-in-kids/

Happy Wednesday! We have been receiving requests for resources on how families can support their child in having safe and healthy friendships.  Here are a few helpful resources.  Please feel free to reach out to us with individual concerns.  Katie and Rachel Healthy Friendships Girls and Friendships A Mighty Girl Huffington Post Article