Guest blogger, Jill Di Donato, believes that anxiety can get in the way of a child’s success in school. To help remedy this, she runs a private practice in Brooklyn Heights
that caters to Brooklyn families looking to enrich their children’s
education and overall approach to learning.

With subject tutoring, test prep, writing workshops and academic advocacy, Jill works closely with teachers,
therapists, and school administrators. Interestingly, her approach incorporates not just academics but creative arts, and a mind-body connection.

Tune in to OTBKB for a continuing discussion by Jill of school anxiety in the digital
age, plus tips on how to effectively manage the challenges of schooling
in the city. 

NYC is home to some of the most progressive private schools and world-renown public schools, those in the know call, “magnets.” Competition is thick, as thousands of kids vie for a handful of coveted spots.

This weekend, scores of students will take the Specialized High School Exam. As parents, teachers, and educators, how can we build skills in our kids without bombarding them with demands?

When does ambition turn into anxiety, and when does it become a problem?

Given the climate of our fast-paced world, the term anxiety is thrown around a lot, especially when it comes to kids and the classroom. Do our high-tech advances add to the pressure?

Today’s students are flooded with sensory overload. Between the Myspace profiles, IM’s, and PSP’s, kids are carving out identities that are digitally heightened and amplified online. Such a saturation of stimuli might be especially distracting to kids already prone to anxiety. How can innovative technology enhance, not detract from the learning process?

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Jill you can reach her at academicadvocate(at)gmail.(dotcom)