Like all good students, I learned that the "class clown" is a bad kid, a kid who doesn't take school seriously and is … [Read more...] about In Praise of the Class Clown
Helping Your Child To Think School Is Cool
The goal is not to come out with lines such as “learning is fun”. As a child, learning isn’t always fun. We all remember … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child To Think School Is Cool
5 Back-to-School Resolutions
Resolutions and New Year's go hand in hand, right? So why not make a few resolutions at the beginning of the new school year? … [Read more...] about 5 Back-to-School Resolutions
Can You Change Your Son’s Attitude Toward School?
Every parent deals with the struggle of getting their kids to go to school in the morning. Anyone who says that their child … [Read more...] about Can You Change Your Son’s Attitude Toward School?
Why Don’t Students Like School?
Contrary to popular belief, the brain is not designed for thinking. -- Daniel WillinghamThat quote, found halfway down page … [Read more...] about Why Don’t Students Like School?
Why January is the Perfect Time for a Mid-Year School Check-In
How's school going? For your son? For you?Listen, I understand your reluctance to delve too deeply into those questions. … [Read more...] about Why January is the Perfect Time for a Mid-Year School Check-In
What to Do with a Boy Who Hates School
My son has been dreading this day since the start of Winter Break.Today is his day back to school after break, his first … [Read more...] about What to Do with a Boy Who Hates School
Signs at School of Troubled Non-athletic Boys
Not all boys love sports.That simple fact may seem obvious, but the truth is that boy culture heavily favors athletic boys. … [Read more...] about Signs at School of Troubled Non-athletic Boys
Social-Emotional Strategies for School Success
Social-emotional competency is key to school success, but doesn't come naturally to a lot of boys. In my book, The Elementary … [Read more...] about Social-Emotional Strategies for School Success
School Not Working For Your Son? Try This.
Since the Washington Post published my essay, Why Schools Are Failing Boys, I've heard from dozens of parents & … [Read more...] about School Not Working For Your Son? Try This.
