Currey Ingram Blog

As mentioned in last week’s post, it was suggested that the first place to start in helping a teen gain more independence is to evaluate one’s own parenting style. The parenting style referred to as the authoritative or assertive-democratic style typically is more closely aligned with the parent who wants to gradually release control so the teen becomes a wise decision-maker and can successfully live independently. In this style, the parent provides emotional support to the teen but also sets expectations and guidelines while involving the teen in some decisions when appropriate.

Some things just go together… peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, the South and sweet tea… As someone who spent formative years in the South, it was quite a rude awakening to find that not all tea is created equal throughout the country.

There are many reasons that a student might experience difficulties with writing. Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences affect many of the skills needed to sit down and pen an essay without feelings of frustration and anxiety. At Currey Ingram Academy, we work with students throughout the process so that they can best refine their writing abilities.

Everyone knows the story of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Goldilocks wandered through the bears’ home, finding things that were too hot, too cold or just right. This Goldilocks debate has persisted over several decades in regard to homework standards. Parents and educators have argued that students are given too much or too little and are still looking for the “just right” amount.