Why is Summer Writing Important?
Why is Summer Writing Important? Just like summer reading, summer writing is a valuable gift you can give your child in the months when they are away from school. From an academic point of view, writing over the summer prevents summer “slide,” where youth lose some of...
How Creative Writing Will Help Your Child Build Emotional Literacy
Brené Brown defines emotional literacy as “the ability to recognize the emotion we are feeling, name it, and describe what is happening to us emotionally.” She goes on to say, “We can’t effectively move through an emotional experience without emotional literacy.” Her...
Three Secrets that Will Completely Up-Level Your Child’s Writing Confidence (And Grades)
The difference between strong and struggling writers is smaller than one might think. Writing success boils down to one key question: Are you confident about your writing? Let’s explore what writing confidence looks like, and then unpack three secrets to help any...
The Creative Tug of War: How To Support Your Youth Writer
Parents often ask me, How can I help my child with his or her writing if: I’m not a writer myself? The conversation always turns into a fight? I have no idea where to start? Believe me, I get it. Conversations about writing can spark larger-than-life feelings. For...
