Our Blog
Welcome to our blog section for Dynamis Learning where you as a parent can obtain valuable educational information. Every week on Tuesday evening, a blog is posted on this website as our goal is to keep parents informed of various topics in the school environment.
Our Blog
Welcome to our blog section for Dynamis Learning where you as a parent can obtain valuable educational information. Every week on Tuesday evening, a blog is posted on this website as our goal is to keep parents informed of various topics in the school environment.
Our Most Recent Blogs
At Dynamis Learning, a team of professional educators meets to select the topics that we feel are current and would be of great interest to our parents. This section will include blogs on topics such as organizational and test taking strategies, ADHD, 504, IEP, Executive Functioning, Dyslexia, Mindfulness, SAT/ACT ideas, and much more. If you have a topic in mind you’d like to see here, please reach out to us in the contact section of this website, and we’ll be happy to provide you with the information. Thank you and we look forward to equipping parents with knowledge on the various educational topics in school systems today.
Parent Resources & Support: Real-Life Examples of How Advocacy Works with Kids
“Education is all a matter of building bridges.” Ralph Ellison Are you concerned that your child isn’t being adequately challenged in class? Does your child struggle with test-anxiety? Would your child benefit from more structure and accountability in their...
Why Writing is Critical for Success
“But why do I need to learn this?” If you are a parent, teacher, or tutor you probably have heard the question above. Students of any age have probably uttered these words as they struggled to learn a new concept, study for a test, or prepare for a class project. ...
Mindfulness Tip #5 – Healthy Eating
“Mom, I’m hungry. What’s for dinner? I want some chicken nuggets and fries. Oh, can we get a milkshake for dessert too?” When you suggest a salad or some lean meat and vegetables instead, a chorus of whines and objections erupt from the backseat. Despite your...
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Blog Archive
Why Does Santa Ring the Doorbell?
Have You Been Visited by Santa? On Christmas Eve, I remember being excited about having a visit from Santa Claus as my twin, Costa and I would be waiting anxiously in our bedroom for his arrival. My mother would tell us to be very quiet and still as we awaited the BIG...
A Greek Holiday Tradition: From Our Founder
My Greek Christmas Holiday Celebration Growing up Greek in America, I always look forward to the holidays because I got to eat one of my favorite foods from the Greek culture. Pastichio is an all-time favorite of mine because it is very similar to Lasagna in that it...
Winter Break: A Time to Reconnect with Family!
Winter break is a wonderful time of the year when we can all join together with our families and enjoy a much-needed break. It’s a joyous moment at the end of a long year when everyone has the opportunity to rest up and refresh. However, more often than not, this can...
The Success Mindset
By Aviva Black of Familial I pride myself on being on time. Back when my college-age kids were in preschool, that meant a lot of wrangling to get out the door. But I was on time! One day, we rushed in a ghastly 15 minutes late. I ran over to Teacher Sue and...
HOW DO THE GREEK-AMERICANS CELEBRATE?
Thanksgiving is a special time of year, wouldn’t you agree? It’s a time for us to take a pause from the busy lives we lead and be thankful for the many things we have been given. Let’s take a moment and just think about those things. I know I am personally thankful...
How to Teach Your Kids Leadership Skills
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”- John C. Maxwell Do you have a teen who is looking for ways to build their resume for a job or college admissions application? Or, maybe you’re a parent of a child that’s in elementary school, and...
WHAT CAN YOUR FAMILY DO TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE DURING THE UPCOMING SEASON?
We all know November is the month to show thankfulness and gratitude. I consistently see parents reading our blogs especially when it relates to gratitude, kindness and mindfulness. Because of this, I would like to incorporate the theme of gratitude into this blog and...
5 Questions That Parents Should Ask at the IEP Table
Whether it is your first time at an IEP meeting, or you are a veteran at the IEP table, it can be overwhelming, stressful, and anxiety causing. There are so many items running through your head, and they can be hard to understand. Most IEP meetings have multiple...
HALLOWEEN: AN OLD TRADITION
Curious about Halloween and how it’s celebrated around the world? Since Halloween is a popular holiday for kids and adults alike, I thought we would visit its meaning right before 10/31 is upon us. Did you know Halloween is the oldest holiday in the world and is still...
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