For children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), traditional classroom settings can often feel overwhelming. The structured environment, rigid schedules, and crowded classrooms can exacerbate symptoms, making it challenging for students to focus, stay organized, or keep up with their peers. However, homeschooling with Enlightium Academy presents a unique opportunity to tailor education to the needs of students with ADHD, providing a more flexible, personalized learning experience.

Here’s how homeschooling can help students with ADHD thrive:

As a parent, it can be difficult to watch your child struggle with signs of depression. Seeing your son or daughter in distress can cause pain and confusion. It is important to understand that depression can lead to illness, and there are ways you can help support your student who is feeling depressed. This blog post provides practical tips for how parents can emotionally support their children who are feeling down. By understanding the symptoms of depression, recognizing warning signs, and providing the necessary emotional support, you can help your student feel hopeful about their future.

In today's digital world, communicating with a teacher is no longer limited by the walls of a brick-and-mortar school. Online students have the unique advantage of being able to communicate with their instructors one-on-one, allowing them to build strong relationships and ask questions in real time. From increased engagement to a better understanding of course material, online students are reaping the benefits of this improved communication. In this blog, we will explore how online students benefit from improved one-on-one communication with their instructors.

When your student attends a brick-and-mortar school, low attendance can be an issue. Perhaps your student has low attendance due to illness, travel, or skipping school, and now truancy is a potential issue. That's where Enlightium Academy comes in! As an online school, Enlightium can set a schedule with your students that gives them flexibility for extracurriculars while meeting your state's school calendar regulations and staying within Enlightium’s requirements for student attendance.

As parents of online students, we want our children to feel connected and not isolated. While the convenience of online learning is a great advantage, it can be challenging for some students to make friends or find meaningful ways to socialize. Fortunately, there are many activities that an online student can participate in and stay socially engaged outside the classroom, from joining clubs and church groups to participating in local sports teams. There are plenty of options that can help an online student make friends and stay connected! In this blog post, we'll explore some of these options and learn how your online student can socialize while pursuing their education via online learning.

With the flexibility of online learning and the ability to work from anywhere comes the risk of procrastination, missed deadlines, and falling behind. Online learning requires students to be self-motivated and consistent with their work to stay on track. Here are a few strategies to help your student complete their courses on time.

When your student is falling behind in their online courses, it can be challenging to know how best to help. With the right strategies, support, and encouragement, you can work together with your student to create a plan of action that will help them succeed. In this blog post, we will explore different tips and strategies for motivating your student. We will also discuss the importance of encouraging students through regular check-ins and helping them create a plan for success.

As parents and guardians of students learning online, it’s important to recognize that the transition to learning remotely may not be easy for some students. It may take some time to adjust to remote learning, stay motivated, and keep themselves accountable for schoolwork. That’s why it’s essential to create an effective study plan and provide ongoing social support and encouragement throughout the process of learning remotely. 

You may find yourself in a situation where your student needs accountability when using their computer for school work. The Internet is a useful tool for learning, but it can also be a distraction when your student needs to focus on their assignments. With this in mind, there are a number of resources that you can use to provide the structure and accountability system that your student may need.