Category: Topics for Parents
Supporting Anxious Students
“The Lord is at hand: do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with...
3 Tips for Helping Your Child Find Their Calling
Written by Nathan Paul, Portsmouth Christian Academy Marketing Manager “I want be a football player.” That’s what...
Learning Strategies That Work
March and April can be times of the most challenging learning each school year. The cognitive load increases, sports...
Why Should I Take Part in Parent-Teacher Conferences?
Written by Dr. Connie Lawrence, Dean of Academics Why Take Part in Parent-Teacher Conferences? Parent-teacher...
5 Returns on an Investment in a Christian Education
“Is it REALLY worth it?!” At the end of the day, that’s the question, isn’t it? After reading mission...
4 Ways to Help Your Middle School Student Become More Self-Reliant
Self-reliance fosters healthy independence. As a parent of a middle school student, here are some ways you can help...
Be Intentional About Getting Connected!
Did you know that this Friday marks FOUR weeks that our children have been in school? (Why does four weeks...
4 Practical Tips for Transitioning to the Upper School
Written by Kendra Leavitt, Class of 2018 As we head into the final weekend before our first day of school, teachers,...
5 Things to Help You Prepare for the First Day of School
1. Review Our Quick Reference Guides One of the first things you’ll need to begin preparing for your year at...
3 Ways Self-Confidence is Developed in Kindergarten
If there is one universal predictor of success in school, it is confidence. When a child is confident and has high...