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How can parents stay connected and offer guidance without being overly involved?
How can parents stay connected and offer guidance without being overly involved?
If your child doesn’t want to play competitive sports, there are still plenty of after-school activities they can participate in. Here’s what you should do: First, talk with your teen to understand better why sports do not appeal to them. It could be that they’re not interested in the competition, or they don’t like the…
As a school administrator or counselor, you know that after-school programming is important for the overall development of your students. But what kind of after-school activities are most effective for student engagement and development that don’t fall under the all-encompassing sports catch-all? Not everything ought to be physical. We’ve broken them down into two categories…
As school counselors, having the right tools and resources in the office to help students grow and develop academically and socially is important. Some of the most essential things every school counselor should have in their office include a variety of resources for academic planning, career development, social skills building, and more. Here are the…
Most high school students have after-school activities that they participate in. These activities can range from athletics to clubs to volunteer work. While these activities are often enjoyable, as school counselors and parents, it’s our job to also ensure these activities are helping our students grow in their future careers. We did some research and…
High school is a time for students to really start exploring their interests and passions. After-school activities are a great way for students to do this while also getting some extra academic or social support. Below are 22 after-school activities that almost any teen will actually enjoy. You no longer need to Google “teenage activity…
Today’s teens and students face many challenges both in and out of the classroom, which is why a great school counselor program is so important. Without counselor programs, students will most likely struggle with issues such as bullying, academic performance, social isolation, and mental health concerns. We did some research and found out what makes…
As a school counselor, you are always looking for ways to help your students grow and develop. Technology can be a great tool to help you achieve your goals! There are many different software programs available that can help you create individualized plans for each student, track their progress, provide support when needed, and more. …
Before choosing the career of their lives, teens should be learning about the world through the many activities they may enjoy, such as reading, traveling, swimming, and overall just exploring what they love doing.