Summer is coming and that means summer camp season is almost upon us! Here at Fick Educational Services, the offices are always bustling with activity and learning throughout the summer, and there’s scientific reason for it. Research has shown multiple benefits of summer camp participation – both academic and social
It’s that time of year again! The calendars are filling up, to do lists are growing, and the stress is mounting! The holidays can be a fun time, but they can also be daunting especially for those with ADHD or executive function struggles. The busy schedule and interruptions to routines
We’ve all seen the commercials – the mom who has to turn off the wifi just to enjoy a family meal without distraction, the dad whose kids sit on the couch playing games or looking at their phones until he shuts down their data usage, and the advertisement for unlimited
Inattentive ADHD is the rather silent sister of the more gregarious and apparent hyperactive ADHD. As such, it can often go unnoticed for a number of years. Because it can go undetected, it isn’t unusual to become apparent in the teen years. As if growing up wasn’t hard enough! When
Ambiguous language choices can get us into a whole heap of messes. Don’t agree? Well, consider the following scenario. You’re invited to a dinner party at your neighbors’ house and you spend the afternoon baking a cake. You stop to chat with your neighbor and they say, “Thank you so
Ask any parent or teacher and they will likely say one of the top three things they want for their child or student is a few solid, kind friends. We promote kindness, watch children’s shows that demonstrate being a good friend like Mr. Rogers, and plan play dates to have
A new school year can be filled with conflicting emotions: excitement to see friends, anticipation for a new teacher, or anxiety about classes or teachers or homework. For some students however, these emotions can be supercharged! A few tips can help start the year off strong: Talk with your child
Summer break is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important “shopping trip” your high schooler will take: the college visits! As late summer and early fall is prime visiting time, it’s not too early to start mulling over options. It may seem odd to think of the
What’s the Big Deal with STEM programs, anyway??? Aren’t they all the same??? If you’re paying attention to the kids’ educational toy market, you’ve probably seen the word STEM thrown around pretty freely. It is used so ubiquitously that the term has lost some of its significance. Sadly, as the
As a parent or caregiver for a child with unique abilities, you’ve likely experienced some level of frustration when researching summer camp programs. Trying to find one that is inclusive of all abilities can seem like finding a needle in a haystack. Research has shown that inclusive camps have significant
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