Spring is the perfect time for a reset—an opportunity to reflect on progress, adjust goals and finish the school year strong. For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, ...

Ask a Child Psychologist offers insights and advice on navigating youth emotional and mental well-being. It is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical advice. At a time when many ...

Parents typically think of college readiness in academic terms, but a new survey shows that "life skills" are also important for kids. In a survey of more than 3,600 subjects conducted by Panorama and ...

The future is upside down in our uncertain world. Common-sense lessons of yesterday might not apply next year, or even next week. Parents can struggle knowing the skills a kid will need down the road ...

As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to ...

Remember high school? Your friends, your music, your style? What lessons from high school classes do you still use today? If you could go back, what do you wish you’d learned about real life? Research ...

Imagine a school system designed to produce complete, fully-functional humans. As we stand before the result of decades of defunding education until it is a shell devoid of impact, we are also at the ...

Have you ever wondered why some people get ahead and others do not? That’s because “smarts” are just a small part of what is required for success and well-being (take the well-being quiz here to learn ...

Critical thinking encompasses problem-solving and decision- making through an objective analysis and evaluation of the circumstances. It also involves reasoning and active enquiry to draw conclusions.