Beat The Feb Funk: Speak Smart To Your Kids By Ivanhoe Broadcast News on February 24, 2026

https://www.ivanhoe.com/?p=36714&preview=1&_ppp=ed2a6b3c69 Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Teachers have a name for February — they call it “Slump Month.” Research shows this is when students’ motivation, mood, and even grades can dip mid-school year. The combination of cold, gray weather, a heavier academic load and no big breaks in sight can make even the most driven kids struggle. But there are ways to help them reset.