Richard Abbe’s Blog
Advice for Parents on Their Child’s First Day of School
All around the United States, parents and children are preparing for the first day of school. For many families, it will be a big milestone as they send off a little one for the first time. Before the first day of school, most parents spend the summer preparing their...
Encouraging a Love of Learning in Your Children
If your aim as a parent is to instill a love of learning in your kid, it is far better to be interested in what they are doing rather than how well they are doing it. Children, like newborns, have an intrinsic curiosity. They are eager to explore their surroundings,...
The Importance of Supporting Your Child’s Interests
When it comes to our children, we want to do everything possible to help them succeed in life. One of the best things we can do for them is to support their interests, whatever they may be. When we encourage our kids and help them develop their passions, we set them...
Best Spring Events in New England
Spring is the perfect time of year to explore all the beauty that New England has to offer. Here is a shortlist of the best spring events taking place over the next few months across the east coast. Cherry Blossom Festival This annual event is held on April...
How to Get the Entire Family in on Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning work can be tiring, especially if one person is trying to handle it all on their own. When a person can get their entire family to help out with the work, things can be made easier. Create a List of All of the Spring Cleaning Work that Needs to...
Best Road Trips To Take As A Family
A classic family road trip should be experienced by every family at least once in their lifetime. The memories will last longer, remembering the funny jokes told during the journey or quirky roadside attractions. Here is a list of road trips to reconnect and...
Tips for Helping Your Child Master a Second Language
The best way to help your child master a second language is to have them do the work. It’s essential to let your child know that you support their efforts and don’t have to continue if they don’t want to. If your child is having trouble with a particular aspect of the...
Family Fun: Best Winter Activities
There's nothing better than getting one's family together for a good time. And when the snow starts to fall, and the air gets cold, there are plenty of activities that members of any family can do to keep themselves entertained. The following are just a few of the...
A Parent’s Guide to Dealing With Bullies
Introduction Bullying is a serious issue that plagues students of all ages. Whether it is physical, verbal, or online, this form of intimidation can have long-term psychological effects on both the victim and perpetrator. For parents concerned about their child's...
Helping Children With Anxiety
As parents and caregivers, our greatest wish is to be able to raise healthy, well-adjusted children. Seeing a child struggle with feelings of anxiety and stress is difficult, and many don't have the tools to manage these feelings on their own. If left untreated, these...