Photo via Pexels Raising kids to make smart, healthy choices isn’t about hovering or handing down rules. It’s about what they see, what they feel, and how consistently you show up. Your influence runs deeper than you think — kids are constantly scanning your actions, not just your advice. So, the real work starts with … Continue reading “Guest Blog: How to Help Your Kids Make Healthy Choices (By Modeling it Yourself)”
Month: February 2026
Beyond Knowledge-Building – Improving Literacy
The science of reading emphasizes explicit instruction in five aspects of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. It also includes the concept of knowledge-building, developing the acquisition of knowledge that supports reading comprehension. Research indicates that students who have greater background knowledge usually understand texts more easily. Brain science suggests this may be because background … Continue reading “Beyond Knowledge-Building – Improving Literacy”