Posts Tagged ‘school anxiety’
Creating A New Definition Of “Success”
You are more than your achievements. Not too long ago, my son came home disappointed about his performance on a standardized English test. Although he did very well, he had received perfect scores in previous years and felt that anything less was unacceptable. This striving for achievement, while impressive, was also misguided. In short, his…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: Supporting Your Tween In Middle School
The middle school years can be treacherous for tweens. Some studies show that if you ask a middle schooler, they’ll report changes in their friend group on average, every two weeks! These shifting sands, coupled with shifting hormones, means parents need advice. This month, I’m weighing in on this topic on the North Phoenix Mom’s Blog.…
Read MoreMom’s Blog Contribution: How To Fight The School Anxiety Monster
It’s August in Phoenix, which means we’re back in school! For a lot of kids, this elicits the excitement of greeting old friends and meeting new teachers. But for others, the transition back to the classroom isn’t quite as smooth. In this month’s North Phoenix Mom’s Blog article, I talk about what school anxiety is,…
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