Educational Resources
Mental Health Matters: 12 Ways Learnwell Supports Positive Outcomes
Mental health matters. It matters at home, it matters at school, and it matters in our students' futures. In this article, we share what mental health is, what anxiety feels like for students, and how schools can change the mental health landscape. We also explain...
Building Relationships at School
Building relationships at school is important. In fact, it's one of the most common questions we get asked when families attend a Discover Learnwell event. Caring parents want to know: How will my kids get involved? Will they make friends easily? How will I as their...
Homeschooling a High Schooler
You may be homeschooling a high schooler (or wondering if it's possible), and we have great news. It IS possible to help your high school student navigate college admission, graduation requirements, and a homeschool high school transcript. At Learnwell, we partner...
Communities of Faith in Middle School
Communities of faith are typically built upon common values, shared beliefs, and desires to support each other in everyday life. But what about middle school? Are students at this age capable of owning their faith? This article explores how faith develops, when...
4 Perks of a Community for Homeschooling Parents
A community for homeschooling parents can mean different things to different people. But at its core, a community is where someone can be seen and known, and accepted, for who they are right now. That's the kind of community parents are building at Learnwell. It's not...
Temperaments and Interests: How Is My Child Wired?
Temperaments tend to be what we think about when we're asking, "Who is this person?" Especially as the question relates to our kids. We think about their personality or how they handle friendships, but that's a small part of who they are. Learning how our children are...
What Learning Style Am I? 6 Targeted Strategies for Individualized Education in Middle and High School
What learning style am I? Do I take tests well? Am I a project-based learner? Do I prefer to learn alone or in groups? These are just some of the questions high school students are asking as they learn how they learn best. This article helps parents stay informed...
Job Shadowing: 3 Surprising Benefits for High School Students
A student completes a job shadowing experience with a local music and arts-related business owner.
Parenting Teens: 4 Need-to-Know Questions for Middle School
Parenting teens isn't all bad, as some may sway you to believe. In middle school, you have the opportunity to share answers to these four questions and give your child confidence as he or she enters the teen years. As your role transitions from leader to coach in your...
5 Reasons to Attend a Discover Learnwell Preview Night
If you can find the information online, why go to a preview night in person? It’s not rocket science, but let’s spend a little time talking about why it’s important to see a potential school in person. We offer several Discover Learnwell preview nights, which are...
Youth Mental Health: 4 Shifts Every Middle School Parent Can Make to Advocate for Teens
You’ve heard about the youth mental health statistics. So have we. That is why it’s imperative that, together, we build spaces where teens can thrive. Learn four shifts that every middle school parent can make to better youth mental health outcomes. Mental Health...
4 Real-World Skills Students Learn from Strong Youth Entrepreneurship Support
Youth entrepreneurship support isn't just helping a student understand if he has a viable product or service to sell. So much more goes into it. Even though not everyone will grow up to be an entrepreneur, there are important skills all students can learn when they...
4 Self-Care Ideas to Avoid Burnout
Self-care ideas to help you stay sane are absolutely a priority for parents. It's one thing to know we need to take care of ourselves, but it's another thing to devote the time and energy to making it a rhythm in our week. Here are four ideas to help you incorporate...
7 School Lunch Ideas to Make the Midday Meal Easy
As a parent, you are juggling so much. There are the at-home responsibilities, such as laundry, what’s for dinner, and keeping things organized. Then, you balance co-worker relationships, expectations, deadlines, and learning curves with software or technology and new...
New School This Year?
7 Questions to Ask Parents of New Friends Whether it's a shift in school levels (such as going from one cluster of schools to another) or your family moves to a different city, making friends at a new school can be tough. Nonetheless, it's something we encourage our...
3 Ways to Incorporate a Typing Club into Your Kids’ Summer
A typing club is a great way to jump-start a mid-summer learning slump. We all start with the best intentions when it comes to teaching our kids new skills during their time off. But it is easy to let them slide. Here are three ways you can incorporate a DIY typing...
Planning for Homeschool in 6 Simple Steps
Planning for homeschool can bring up a mixed bag of emotions. Let us help. If you are a planner by nature, planning for homeschool may give you all the good feelings: excitement, joy, and triumph. On the other hand, the...
4 Guarantees of Your Teen’s High School Diploma
How-To Manual for High School Diploma Must-Haves What does a traditional high school diploma in the U.S. require? State-by-state requirements vary, but there are four guarantees you can expect from any high school diploma. High School Diploma Guarantee #1 First, if...
7 Requirements for Homeschooling in Georgia
Homeschooling in Georgia has just a few specific requirements, and it may be a good option for you if… Your child has experienced bullying or difficulties with friendships in school. Your child’s educational needs aren’t being met at his or her current school. You...
7 Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year
Ways to celebrate the end of the school year and transition into summer well.