Thoughts on students giving back
As educators, we want our students to master subjects, stoke their curiosities, and accomplish their goals. To that end, we have lots of tips and thoughts on the journey of […]
It takes a team to raise a child
As we emerge from a time of mandated socially distancing and virtual school, work, meetings, and happy hours, we feel the deep effects of isolation and loneliness. Like our children, […]
How to optimize productivity
In an age of constant streaming, multi-tasking, and technology to assist nearly every endeavor, you might expect productivity to be at an all-time high. But distractions, short attention spans, and […]
Four tips to stay motivated
With the holidays behind us and Spring Break still months away, motivation may be lacking for some students (and parents!) While society normalizes working for the weekend or a vacation, […]
Tips for writer’s block in creative writing
One of our curriculum focuses at Self Development Academy is creative writing. But honing both creative thinking and writing skills comes with challenges. Nearly everyone experiences writer’s block in creative […]
Reconnecting with your children
When your weekdays as parents are spent mostly away from your kids, the time spent together must be intentional. Reconnecting with your children is important. But how many times have […]
New Year’s resolutions: mastering a subject
The New Year is here! As you make your New Year’s resolutions and goals for the year ahead, take a breath. Look back at the past year with gratitude. Remember […]
The benefits of reading to infants
For many fortunate adults, childhood books have been threaded into the fiber of their earliest memories. As young children, a love for books develops before they can read or even […]
The Prefrontal Cortex and Mindfulness
At Self Development Academy, our philosophy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-knowledge, and self-acceptance. This development, in part, depends on the prefrontal cortex, which controls emotional regulation and executive function. […]
5 Benefits of Running for Kids
While much of the country can’t say the same, Arizona has some perfect weather forecast for the next week or so. Mild days in the 60s and 70s in December […]
