by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 27, 2020 | Coronavirus COVID-19, Coronvirus (COVID-19), Critical Thinking Strategies, Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, distance learning, e-learning, elementary education, Homeschooling, Parent tips, remote learning, Technology
With most schools closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, many parents and students are in uncharted territory. Kids are home all day without their normal routines and typical interactions with friends, which will likely result in increased time spent unsupervised on...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 13, 2020 | Attention, Confidence, Early Elementary, elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset, Motivation, Self esteem, Social Challenge
Motivating your child can sometimes feel like a moving target. What works one day may not work the next, which can be incredibly frustrating as a busy parent! While some children are naturally motivated, the vast majority need a little help, especially when they are...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 7, 2019 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, cybersecurity, elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, School Bully, STEM, STEM and STEAM, Technology
Our modern world revolves around technology — especially smartphones. It’s almost impossible to get through a day without sending a text message, using your phone to navigate, or checking your work email from your device. Your child is exposed to smartphones early on,...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 7, 2019 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, cybersecurity, elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, School Bully, STEM, STEM and STEAM, Technology
Cyber safety skills are so important for children in our modern, technology-driven world. When you hand your child a smartphone, you’re opening them up to a world of possibilities. But smartphones aren’t toys, and like any piece of technology, it’s important that your...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 7, 2019 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, cybersecurity, elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, School Bully, STEM, STEM and STEAM, Technology
When it comes to using technology safely, it’s impossible to skip over the topic of passwords. They’re everywhere, and they protect everything. As adults, we know the importance of creating strong passwords — but how do we pass this knowledge on to young children? ...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 6, 2019 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, cybersecurity, elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, School Bully, STEM, STEM and STEAM, Technology
Technology is interwoven into education. Whether it’s an iPad app that helps your child recognize shapes, a game on your smartphone that introduces new sounds, or a computer program that monitors your child’s literacy, technology is everywhere. And it’s more important...
