Tips for Teens: Get a Strong Start to the School Year
Starting a new school year can be an exciting yet overwhelming time. With new classes, responsibilities, and social dynamics, it’s important to begin on the right foot. By setting clear goals, establishing a solid routine, staying organized, and getting involved Read more >>
Tips for a Positive Start to the School Year!
Starting a new school year can be both exciting and challenging for students, parents, and teachers. Establishing a positive foundation from the beginning can set the tone for success and growth throughout the year. Here are some tips to help Read more >>
12 Tips to Prepare for the Return to School
Every family wants to make sure their children enjoy a safe, happy and productive year as classrooms reopen this fall. The American Academy of Pediatrics published a list of 12 tips to prepare children for back-to-school season, including several that Read more >>
4 Ways to Get the New School Year Off to a Good Start
Even though it can be challenging for some kids to start a new school year, there are a few simple steps that parents can take to make the process easier and less stressful. As a former school principal and district Read more >>
Starting Kindergarten: Tips for a Smooth Transition – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Starting kindergarten is both exciting and scary — for children and their parents. Young children thrive when they feel comfortable, safe and secure. But it can be challenging to help your child feel prepared when everything feels so uncertain right Read more >>
Setting Expectations for Fall – Voices of Compassion Podcast
Only one thing is certain this school year, and that’s the fact that no one knows what to expect. Parents, students and staff are feeling apprehensive about what the transition to full-time, on-campus learning will look like. We may be Read more >>
Four Back to School Tips for Parents of Children with ADHD
With children heading back to school, now is the perfect time to work on strategies like getting more sleep and less screen time to set your child on the road to success this school year. Read more >>
Top Ten Back-to-School Tips to Help Your Child Thrive
The lazy days of summer have come to an end, and kids everywhere are going back to school. These expert tips from Challenge Success will help you and your child get the school year off to a great start! Read more >>
10 Things To Do Before School Starts
If your child has learning challenges, a successful school year begins in July, not the first day of classes. Set up your child for success by reviewing his IEP or 504 Plan, developing organization systems with him, communicating with teachers, Read more >>
Dear Teacher, Please Meet My Child [downloadable]
Begin each new school year by composing a letter to your child’s new teacher that outlines his strengths, interests, academic and social challenges, ADHD symptoms, and successful learning strategies. Read more >>
