Miriam Articles
Miriam High School 2024 graduate, Drake Wilkerson, watched his brother leave for college three years ago, and he wanted a similar experience
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a commonly misunderstood condition that affects both children and adults. Misinformation and myths often lead to misconceptions about its nature and impact.
How do we help our kids gain confidence in trying something new? I think it is shifting from celebrating the final product, whether it is an art project or a final grade, to celebrating the steps it took for your child to get to the end of the process.
It is very important for children, no matter who they are, to be given and expected to do chores that are developmentally appropriate. For Miriam’s children, completing chores is critical for their sense of confidence and competency.
Many times, things just don’t work out the first time. It takes that trial and error to learn how to get it right. This is perhaps the most valuable lesson that comes from learning to code. However, it can be a very difficult lesson – especially for students who are neurodiverse or who have other learning differences.
Miriam High School Principal Vicki Thurman knows Spring Break is the perfect time for students to unwind and enjoy some much-needed downtime. She also knows it’s all about balance. Here are her tips to make the week of vacation the best it can be:
Miriam families, I am continuing my focus on sleep as we head towards daylight savings next weekend. I am not sure about your family, but with mine, the week after we set the clocks ahead was always a doozy!
MOScholars, Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program, opened for the 2024-25 academic year on February 1. Last year, funds were depleted very quickly, and they do prioritize previous MOScholars recipients.
There is research that causes me to worry about the impact of technology on our children's brains. Some nights, even after a busy-full-of-life-kind-of-day, do you find yourself wide awake staring at the ceiling, frustrated at why you cannot seem to connect your busy brain with your exhausted body?