Back to School Means Back to Studying

Hope springs eternal, as the saying goes. Around this time of year, parents start looking for solutions, strategies and supplies to ease the transition back to school…for themselves and their kids. I was delighted to offer my two cents to reporter Lindsey Roberts for a story in last week’s Washington Post Local Living section on how to get kids to spend more time in their study areas. The article offers lots of good suggestions, from using color to encourage creativity to choosing the right desk chair, so be sure to check it out if you missed it last Thursday.

The big takeaway, I think, is to give kids a sense of ownership over their study zones. Let your child have a say in selecting the colors and furnishings and/or allow them to add personal touches to the space. Looking for inspiration? Here’s a roundup of study spaces brimming with good ideas.

Wishing you and yours a successful and stress-free school year!