There is often a lot pressure placed on children – either from themselves or others – to be the best, get perfect scores, and have the right answers. They strive to please and don’t want to be criticized for being wrong. Perfectionist tendencies provide them with a sense of control. And while wanting to do …
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Some parents struggle with teens who can’t seem to get motivated—teens who don’t apply themselves, stretch themselves, or work as hard as they are capable of. But other parents have the exact opposite problem. It may not sound like much of a problem at first; after all, what’s so bad about having a teen who’s …
Whether your child is struggling to stay motivated in school, having difficulty with one specific area, or is trying to prepare for the SATs, ACTs, or an AP course, working with a tutor can be a great option for boosting performance. A tutor can work with your student to get them on the right track …
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If you’ve ever crammed all night for a test, you know that it just leaves you feeling tired and stressed the next day. The information you studied probably won’t stick for too long afterward because you were trying to remember so much at once. Your brain (and body) need breaks in order to effectively process …
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Disorganization can be a major pitfall when it comes to academics. When you can’t remember what the homework assignment was, when a project is due, or what topics are on the next exam, it makes being successful in school much harder. Organization is a skill that can take time to build and requires practice (and …
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