When the pandemic-related shutdowns began, none of us knew the impact that COVID-19 would have on our world in months that followed. The pandemic has brought many ancillary consequences like shuttered businesses, increased unemployment, and increased rates of anxiety for many people. Though not a symptom of the disease, rather an indirect result of it, […]
While 2020 certainly had no shortage of challenges, online learning was certainly a big one. Though some students flourish with an online format- and many schools have offered options like this for years- the abrupt change in routine alone was enough to make some students struggle. Beyond that, parents in many cases suddenly had to […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students have to transition from traditional to online learning. This change requires teachers, parents and students to learn new ways of communicating to ensure that students get the most out of their education experience. Now that school attendance is limited or altogether impossible for many students, we have to […]
Distance learning is a new reality for most students. COVID-19 numbers are still high, and in-person learning is delayed in many school districts. Many parents are choosing to keep their children from attending in-person classes for the foreseeable future. One of the keys to a successful distance learning experience is making sure teachers increase family […]
Many months have passed since the outbreak of coronavirus, and with it has come considerable changes to our daily lives. Students are forced to study from home, which can be challenging because there can be many distractions at home that can negatively impact motivation. It is essential to learn how to be intentional about how […]
When parents take an active role in their child’s academic education, their children become more successful in school. Now more than ever, parents are taking on much of the homeschooling responsibilities as classrooms across the country have gone virtual. Research has indicated that parental engagement leads to higher grades and test scores, increased graduation rates, […]
COVID-19 has altered life as we know it and has changed the way we live, work, and celebrate. Due to social distancing and other COVID-related life alterations, graduation for your high school senior will be different from any graduation that came before. This new normal can be a major disappointment for your senior and can […]
Having a mental illness can be both difficult and at times beautiful. At Sage Day, we celebrate differences and focus on emotional support for our students and staff. However, in society, there is still an underlying stigma attached to mental illness. This can manifest in two ways: social stigma and self-stigma. Social stigma is the […]
In this two part blog series, Sage Day School provides parents with information about teen eating disorders and body image problems. In Part I, we will examine in greater detail how your teen can develop an eating disorder, misconceptions parents have about eating disorders, and types of eating disorders. How Teens Develop Eating Disorders Your […]
There are many teenagers who feel like they need to be connected to social media 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pressure to make oneself readily available online results in teens getting less good quality sleep than they require. Teens require deep stages of the rest cycle and REM sleep. During deep […]
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