Anxiety On the Rise Among Our Young Children

Anxiety On the Rise Among Our Young Children

There seems to be a growing number of children today showing signs of anxiety in younger ages. As I sit through parent/teacher conferences, I am consistently seeing a pattern of this from our middle school aged children and younger. In fact, I would say over the last...
HOW DO THE GREEK-AMERICANS CELEBRATE?

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...
Preparing for the SAT

Preparing for the SAT

So now that you’ve gotten your kids this far up to their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school, you should be able to sit back and relax a little, right? Well, not exactly. For many of you, the prospect of college looms brightly in the air. And of course...
HALLOWEEN:  AN OLD TRADITION

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...
How to Set Goals Early in the School Year

How to Set Goals Early in the School Year

It’s that time again. First quarter grades are almost out and this could set the tone for the rest of the year. Is your child doing well? One scenario is that you think so, based on his/her progress report and what you’ve seen come home or posted online. The second...