With many classes going virtual for the past few months, the amount of screen time that students have gotten has skyrocketed. Whereas previously they may have had an hour of screen time after school once they finished their homework, now their schooling may be primarily via computer. This can mean a lot of time spent …
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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With a new school year about to start, it may bring thoughts of last year flooding back. The battles fought over homework. Late nights spent studying. Crazy mood swings. While a little bit of stress can help motivate students, too much can lead to a meltdown, and that’s not what anyone wants. Taking steps to …
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 …
As the parent of a teenager, you doubtless feel frustrated sometimes. You may be vexed by how much your son or daughter procrastinates. You may worry about their lack of organization. You may lament their lack of impulse control. Well, here’s some good news. The way your teenage son or daughter acts today isn’t how …
The Teen Brain is a Work in Progress. That’s Good News. Read More »
It can be frustrating when your child just doesn’t seem to care about school or how they do. You know that they are capable of doing the work, but they don’t put in the effort. In all likelihood, they probably do care, but maybe they don’t find the material interesting, or it’s a concept they’re …
Parents: 5 Ways to Motivate Underperforming Students Read More »
It’s an all-too-familiar scenario. Following a rough start, your son or daughter has finally gotten into a healthy academic rhythm—studying harder and smarter, bringing home increasingly good grades, feeling more and more confident in their scholastic abilities. And then: The holiday break. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, there are some sizable disruptions to your child’s …
The Holidays are Coming! Here’s How to Maintain Academic Momentum. Read More »
