Yes, service and learning go together! And parents can play an important role in helping tweens and teens get the most from service learning during the summer months! Research shows that civic engagement promotes higher academic achievement and develops many skills, including critical thinking, organizing, and planning. It also helps […]
Empathy
After-school and summer programs for teenagers can be transformative. What tweens and teens learn during their time away from school can help them develop social skills, leadership skills, greater knowledge of themselves, and foster friendships with peers. Finding meaningful programs for teenagers can be challenging. There are many choices, including […]
Sociability
Parents and families play a key role in character development. Parents who create positive home learning environments know that communicating about academics and homework is important. They also understand that family values get passed from one generation to the next. But how we instill values and character strengths in kids […]
Self-Awareness
Ah, the power of music training! I was reminded a few days ago when reading a ScienceDaily research article, Childhood Music Lessons May Provide Lifelong Boost in Brain Functioning, just how powerful music training can be in a child’s life. The article says music lessons can pay off for decades, […]
Creativity
