Do you remember your early parenting days of trying to get your child to take a bottle or use the potty consistently? When your child struggled to master an essential skill, you likely felt helpless, overwhelmed, and anxious. With the sudden switch to virtual learning, many parents find themselves feeling those difficult emotions all over … Read more
I’m writing this morning on a topic that many of us are facing as we work to transition our children and teens into virtual learning environments during the pandemic. Screen anxiety shows up in children and teens when they resist, avoid, or shut down in the face of demands to participate in asynchronous and especially … Read more
Last spring, the shift to a virtual learning environment represented a sudden, emergency shift for schools, students, and parents alike. Everyone was adjusting in numerous ways. Looking towards the start of the new school year, Educational Connections is dedicated to helping make this transition as smooth and effective as possible. Parents have a LOT of … Read more
Are you looking for a fun way to keep your kids active, engaged, and off their screens this summer? We can help! Click here to schedule a free consult and learn more about our special summer tutoring experience. Summer sure has changed since you were a kid, hasn’t it? Where your parents had to beg … Read more
“Put it down.” “I’m serious, put it down or it goes away.” “Have you been on this the whole time you’ve been up here!?” If any of these three statements ring true for you, then you’re probably in the same boat as every other parent out there: in a constant tug-of-war with your … Read more
Speaking of technology… When it comes to the academic success and health of our students a lot of blame gets passed around these days to smart phones, social media, and internet usage in general. Some of that blame seems to be well-deserved. For one thing, back in our day, the potential for bullying pretty much … Read more
For the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Washington DC board of the International Dyslexia Association. One of my fellow board members, Sonya Atkinson, gave a fantastic presentation called “A Guide to Creating Your Digital Backpack.” In it she shared a wealth of information about using technology to become more … Read more
As students study and prepare for exams, many have a hard time getting and staying focused when their cell phones are inches away. We know taking away these electronics will cause a battle and result in an argument, but how do we get them to focus on studying and not their social media feed? With … Read more
In 1752, Benjamin Franklin experimented with electricity on a dark and stormy night and discovered the lightening rod. He was a major figure in working with electricity and the advancement of technology. Fast forward 264 years and technology has produced devices that can fit in the palm of your hand! Technology has become an important … Read more
When I was a kid, “being creative” involved huge boxes of broken crayons, construction paper, Play-doh, and glitter among other things. I usually had to clear a big space on the dining room table, don a smock, and spend a lot of time cleaning up afterward. It was a big production and sometimes deterred me … Read more