by Wick DeYoung | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
We often focus on helping our children improve grades, complete homework, and prepare for tests. While these skills are important, there is another ability that often determines long-term success (in and beyond the classroom): self-advocacy. Self-advocacy is the...
by ncormierdesign | Jun 2, 2025 | Blog
If you’ve ever heard your child groan at the dinner table and ask, “When am I ever going to use this?” you’re not alone. Algebra seems abstract, Shakespeare feels out of touch, and biology labs might feel like a waste of time. But under that frustration is a golden...
by ncormierdesign | May 19, 2025 | Blog
The final stretch of the school year can feel like running a marathon and right now, you’re hitting that last mile. You’re tired, overwhelmed, and dreaming of summer break, trust me, you’re not alone! But how you finish this year matters more than you think. The...
by Wick DeYoung | Apr 10, 2025 | Blog
The transition from high school to adulthood is a critical moment in every young person’s life—and for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), it can feel like an especially daunting journey. As a former teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how this period can...
by Wick DeYoung | Jan 7, 2025 | Blog
Does your child constantly forget their homework, lose track of their stuff, or need help with every. single. step? You’re not the only one living that life. A lot of parents feel like they’re stuck in this loop — double-checking assignments, sorting out backpacks,...
by Wick DeYoung | Mar 8, 2024 | Blog
Echoing in the cinderblock stairwells of a middle school, Anywhere, U.S.A, in the volatile landscape of today’s world, marked by unpredictability and sensationalism, a once concealed crisis amongst our adolescent and teenage children has reached beyond a...
