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Hopefully by the time you read this, we’ll have inched away from the summer heat wave — man, what a scorcher! — and can prepare to dive headfirst into fall. Alongside the changing of seasons is the return to school. After all the play, lazy days, family trips, and summer camps, it’s time to get back to business.
In our August issue, we’ve got some tips on how to make sure your child is set for success in the new school year. As Sarah Lyons writes in “Homework Habits,” homework can seem like a constant battle, but setting good habits early on in the year is usually the best way to manage the work. Read to learn ways in which you can help ensure your student has the tools they need to handle homework assignments with less stress.
Do you know the ways in which your child learns best? Do they prefer hands-on learning? Group projects or solitary work? Do they prefer reading or listening to music? These questions and more are posed in “What’s Your Child’s Learning Style?” and will help you determine the study methods, environments, and activities that will help them learn best.
As the semester kicks into full gear, you may find yourself having hard conversations with your children about life in and out of the classroom. Tough topics inevitably come up, and it’s important to understand how to communicate with your kids when they do. Kim Finch, director of counseling and guidance at St. George’s Independent School’s Upper School, shares insight and age-specific recommendations on how to handle these trying moments while also using them as teaching opportunities.
Even while school’s in session, there’s still fun to be had. Browse our calendar listings to plan a few outings to keep the kids in high spirits while hitting the books — fairs, festivals, and family fun abound in the coming months!
There’s so much more to look forward to in this issue, and in the rest of 2022. We wish you all happiness and health — and the patience required to get those kids out of summer mode and back into the swing of school!
Take care,
— Shara Clark, Editor