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Navigating State Testing: Practical Tips for Parents to Support Their Children's Success

April 2, 2024 • academic support • anxiety • Black children • Black excellence • communication • positive mindset • relaxation techniques • state testing • stress management • student performance • student success • test content review • test format • test prep • test preparation • time management

State testing season can be a stressful time, but as parents, there are practical strategies we can implement at home to ease the pressure and support our children's success. Understanding the test format, practicing time management, reviewing content, fostering a positive mindset, teaching relaxation techniques, ensuring rest and nutrition, and communicating with teachers are all key steps. By providing this guidance and support, we empower our children to approach state testing with confidence and determination.

5 Ways to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety

July 18, 2022 • after-school activities • anxiety • back to school • bedtime routine • summer break • tutoring

Here are 5 ways to ease your child’s back-to-school anxiety:

Start your child's bedtime routine in advance. They will not fight with you every morning if they are accustomed to their routine.
Go to their open house together! Let them see the environment and meet their new teacher before school begins.
Make school shopping an experience. Allow your child the freedom to choose what folders, pencil cases, and lunchbox they get for the new school year.
Listen to your child’s concerns. Have an open discussion about their fears, assumptions, and feelings.
Practice their after-school routines. What days should they expect dad to pick them up? When is basketball practice? If you’re late, what should they do?