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 »
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 65 percent of today’s students will one day find themselves in jobs related to STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. That’s a reflection of how much our world is changing; how much more our lives are centered on apps, computers, and other electronics. But it also carries some big …
The Job Market is Changing—and STEM Training is More Valuable Than Ever Read More »
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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Let’s face it: Academics have changed since many adults were in school. Now there is “new math” and project-based learning and a plethora of educational technology. It can be hard to keep up with what your kids are learning and how it is being taught. And, honestly, every child is different. Just because your oldest …
While surfing Facebook or scrolling Instagram can be a great way to spend a little downtime and boost your mood with funny memes, it has evolved into so much more. When your student is connected to the Internet, they’re not necessarily wasting time or procrastinating (but okay, we know that does happen sometimes); they could …
Social Media as a Study Tool: Harnessing the Power of Networking Read More »
As much as you want to protect your child from ever being hurt, that isn’t the way life works. Failures, disappointments, and challenges are going to happen. Instead of wrapping them in a bubble, teach them effective ways of coping with setbacks so they become more resilient. Show them that they are able to grow, …
Failure Isn’t Defeat: Coping with Disappointment 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 »
As the school year starts to wind down, testing often ramps up. High school students are preparing for the SATs and ACTs as they look ahead to college. End of Course and End of Grade exams are quickly approaching too. This is a time when many students begin to feel anxious and stressed out, worried …
Defeating Test Stress and Keeping a Positive Attitude 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 »
Whether you realize it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) has slowly made its way into many aspects of our lives – and the classroom is no exception. From Amazon recommending products it thinks you might like to your smart phone predicting what you’ll type next, AI is all around. While it’s not likely that your …
Artificial Intelligence: Coming to a Classroom Near You Read More »
