It’s every parent’s nightmare: your child comes home with a big project that has a due date a few weeks off. You know that if left to their own devices, your child would start a few days (or the night) before it’s due. However, everyone knows that this scenario doesn’t end well. Instead, work with …
Is your child the one that always comes home with doodles in the margins of their notes and worksheets? Do they always have a pencil in hand sketching away and seem like they’re not paying attention at all? Actually, the opposite may be true. Before you reprimand your child for their drawings, consider the fact …
As a parent, it can be tough to watch your child struggle in school. You want to see them succeed at everything they do. One way to help your student achieve better results is to get them involved in tutoring for classes they find difficult. But this is not a fix-all solution. In order for …
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The SATs are only administered a few times per year, which means you need to be prepared. You’ll want to take the exam at least once before submitting your college applications so the schools have your scores. This can require some careful planning and coordination on your part to make sure you’re registered and take …
Every child is different and has their own strengths and abilities. Certain subjects and skills come more naturally to some people than others. At some point in your child’s academic journey, they will likely struggle with something, whether it’s math, science, or a foreign language. One skill that students need to learn is how to …
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For students preparing for college, taking the SATs is a key step. Many colleges require SAT scores as part of the admissions process, and even if they don’t, students often still have the option to include them as another deciding factor. However, the 3- to 4-hour long exam can seem daunting to students, especially if …
As students rise through the grade levels, it’s only logical that courses become more challenging. When Charlotte, NC high school students are faced with advanced math classes like pre-calculus and calculus, it can be intimidating. There are so many complex concepts to learn, and one small mistake can change the entire problem and possibly even …
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Just because you send your child off to school every day does not mean that they have everything they need to be successful. Some of that starts at home with you as a parent. Of course reading with, talking to, and engaging with your child is critical to their development, but there are some other …
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For most parents, there’s more to the day than work and school. Many children are also involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, whether that’s clubs, sports, music, dance, or other interests. It can be tricky to balance everything, but letting kids participate in extracurriculars can actually benefit them in school. In addition to spending …
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Another school year is over, and that means one year closer to graduation and college. Now is the time to start thinking ahead about majors and careers rather than waiting until college has started. While there are many students who go in undecided, having at least some idea of what you want to study is …
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