Improving focus isn’t merely for academic purposes, it’s also a crucial life skill; it promotes mindfulness, problem-solving, and the ability to resist distractions. Structured routines and school strategies can pave the way to better concentration and engagement.

Kids’ use ChatGPT for various reasons: about 34% use it to find answers for fun, 29% use it to create images, 22% turn to it for help with school assignments, and 13% use it to make videos. As AI apps like ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, and Snapchat’s My AI grow in popularity, parents can help guide their use to ensure a safe, balanced experience.

As the 2024 election approaches, it’s normal for kids to start asking questions. Talking about the upcoming election with your child can be a meaningful learning experience that allows them to form and share their own opinions.

There’s still time to add some Halloween decorations around the house in prep for the big day. Plus, it could be fun to tackle a craft project with your kids to spark their imagination and get them in the spooky spirit! 

These are some easy Halloween crafts to create with your family (if you haven’t already).

Learn how to help a child with ADHD focus with tips like creating structure, encouraging physical activity, using positive reinforcement, reducing distractions, and staying patient. These strategies can support your child’s success at school and home despite the challenges of ADHD.

The fall season offers so many enjoyable ways for kids to get outside and be creative! Here are a few of our favorites that we hope can bring your family together.  

If it's been a while since you've been in middle school, you might not remember what it's like to be in your kiddo's shoes. Here's what to expect.

Helping your kiddo to stimulate their mind during the day can reduce fidgeting when it's time to wind down in the evening.

Talking about what loss looks like and how it feels can make it easier to recognize their feelings, find support, and become more resilient as they deal with grief in a healthy way.

here are some things to keep in mind as you set family goals with your family this season.

I don't know how to break the news to my kids about losing our family pet while I'm hurting so much. What should I tell them?

Here are the HeyKiddo™ team's favorite TED Talks to watch with your child this weekend.

Kids can't succeed in school without succeeding in life. Building resilience and coping skills means making social emotional learning as important as academic achievement.

As fun as the stork folk tale can be, this approach is not effective for broaching the topic of sex education with your child. A direct, open, and transparent approach to sex education is always best. 

for a term paper, order holiday gifts, FaceTime a loved one, or check the news. Humans today now have more power at our fingertips than was ever thought possible.

Early intervention — it’s a common phrase in the education world, but what is it exactly and how can you ensure your students have access to it when necessary?

In 2020, children between 5 and 11 years old saw a 24% increase in mental health-related emergency room visits, while 12-17-year-olds saw an increase of over 30%. Early intervention —from suicide prevention all the way down to social-emotional skill building— is an excellent way to support child health before the breaking point. 

SEL is a hot topic in education today — from young children all the way through adolescents. But just adding the phrase to your curriculum book doesn't do much.