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    Make summer great!

    The end of the school year is in sight, and numerous summer camps across the Coast are preparing to welcome kids of all ages.Here are the camps with activities planned this summer:  OPERATING CAMPS  CAMP WILKES  2109 Camp Wilkes Road, Biloxi (228) 388-3736 www.campwilkesinc.org The camp will have weekly themes involving nature, science, the environment […]

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    Why some children lack motivation (and how parents can help)

    If you’ve ever noticed your child seeming lethargic or unmotivated, you’re not alone. As children progress through school, sometimes they become fatigued, struggling to find the “why” behind certain subjects or assignments.  At Huntington, we see many reasons students lose motivation, but here are a few of the most common:  • Because they’re struggling. When […]

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    Kids can tidy, too!

    Are you frustrated by the constant chaos in your child’s room? It’s not too late to transform it into a tidy, joyful space while teaching your child some skills that last a lifetime.  MODEL ENTHUSIASM  First, be truthful with yourself about the example you are setting. Is your room tidy? Does your child see you […]

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    Kids and alcohol

    Believe it or not, even when your teen scoffs or rolls her eyes, your opinion matters — and that includes your views on drinking. Alcohol can be a tough topic to broach for any parent, but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have. If you’re not quite sure how to proceed, here […]

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    Learning through the pandemic

    By Wendi Husley One of the hardest challenges our teachers and students face now is learning to be successful in the virtual world. No one was prepared for the drastic changes this pandemic thrust into our lives. In education, before the pandemic, the latest information available was added to the curriculum — but how we […]

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    Resources for at-home learning

    For students and their families, 2020 was a year of educational improvisation. Parents became teachers, kitchens became classrooms and virtual learning replaced in-person instruction. To overcome these extraordinary challenges, adults and children alike have had to adapt constantly — which includes finding new teaching tools that can be accessed easily from home.  Whether your child […]

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    Private School Guide 2021

    PASCAGOULA  GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY  2690 Jefferson Ave., Moss Point (228) 762-4144 www.gatewaychristianacademy.info Preschool: PK3-PK4 Grades: K-6   RESURRECTION CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY  3704 Quinn Drive, Pascagoula (228) 762-7207 www.rcseagles.com Preschool: PK3–PK4 Grades: K-6   RESURRECTION CATHOLIC MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL  520 Watts Ave., Pascagoula (228) 762-3353 www.rcseagles.com Grades: 7-12 OCEAN SPRINGS GRACE BAPTIST ACADEMY  3707 Bienville Blvd., […]

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