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Easing State Testing Stress

Test anxiety can be crippling, especially in states where standardized testing can take place for children as young as kindergarten. So here are some tips to help manage that stress: Use Positive Reinforcement Acknowledge that testing is coming up and encourage your...

Be Sun Smart This Summer

Children need sunlight on their skin for their bodies to make vitamin D as they get about 80% of their vitamin D this way. But It only takes a little time in the sun for most people to get the vitamin D they need. So how do you get your child the vital sun exposure...

The Value of Drama

Thank you to Staci Sabarsky, a former FL Drama Kids of Hillsborough County teacher, for writing this wonderful article. Don’t just stand there, stand out– was this week’s Drama Kids Phrase of the Week (POW)!  As we began discussing the spring plays with students...

Prep Your Kids to Spring Forward

Daylight savings can seriously mess up a solidified sleep schedule but here are 3 ways to help your child get acclimated to the Springtime change: Take It Slow  It takes some time to adapt to that loss of sleep, so don’t just set the clock forward an hour one...

Children’s Theater Matters

Though it may seem simple: over-the-top characters, brightly-colored costumes, a simple plot borrowed from a children’s book and maybe a catchy song or two; studies have found that children’s theater and actively participating in creative drama has a powerful impact...

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