http://site3872857.jeanniehill.com/blogBLOG RSSMon, 24 Aug 2020 22:39:41 GMTMon, 24 Aug 2020 22:39:41 GMThttp://site3872857.jeanniehill.com/blog/the-phone-dramaWhen I was a middle school guidance counselor, a lot of the drama involved cell phones. Brains at that age aren't ready for texting and social media. Kids have no filter nor idea of what is appropriate. They spew hatred for one another freely on TikTok and Instagram posts.  They group text viciously about who feel is cool and not cool. The can wind up in a huge amount of trouble for "jokingly" threatening someone. They sign up for dating sites and lie about their age. It is scary . . .WhileTue, 01 Sep 2020 14:35:36http://site3872857.jeanniehill.com/blog/the-phone-dramahttp://site3872857.jeanniehill.com/blog/prevalence-of-math-anxietyThe article "Spotlight on Math Anxiety" finds that 93% of adult Americans report having some level of math anxiety. In addition, they report that anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental health issues for youth. Math anxiety can affect lifelong learning, career, and vocational development. Read the whole article here:Luttenberger, Silke et al. “Spotlight on math anxiety.” Psychology research and behavior management vol. 11 311-322. 8 Aug. 2018, doi:10.2147/PRBM.S141421Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:38:05http://site3872857.jeanniehill.com/blog/prevalence-of-math-anxietyhttp://site3872857.jeanniehill.com/blog/the-blank-stare-is-really-working-memory-relatedDo you get the blank stare from your kids in the middle of a math problem? Are they suddenly unable to remember the simplest of math facts that you know that they have mastered? Do they seem to constantly be checking out? Do you both feel like failures ten minutes into the homework? One of the most frustrating aspects in dealing with math anxiety is the havoc it plays on working memory. Working memory is basically the storing of information temporarily so that you can use it. If a teacher asksMon, 24 Aug 2020 23:46:31http://site3872857.jeanniehill.com/blog/the-blank-stare-is-really-working-memory-related