Staying Focused: Minimizing Distractions While Studying
Studying is only effective if you actually retain the information. Reviewing flashcards or going over your notes won’t do you much good if…
6 Ways Parents Can Be More Active in Student Learning
Your child may be the one spending their days sitting in a classroom listening to their teachers, but there are plenty of ways you can be…
Overcoming Homework Avoidance
Students don’t always enjoy doing homework, but it is often part of their classes and their grades. Homework helps them to review important…
Creating a Productive Study Space
Students are busy during the day switching from one class to the next, collaborating with peers, and learning new information. When they…
Spring Break: A Chance to Rest and Reset
As spring break quickly approaches, students are ready for a break. They have been working hard this year, and their bodies and minds need…
Getting Older Kids More Engaged in Reading
Reading is an activity that can be enjoyed by people of any age. When students are younger, they are often reading for skill acquisition.…
How Tutoring Can Benefit High Performing Students
Many people associate tutoring with low performing students who need help catching up and working at grade level. While tutoring can…
Practical Ways to Practice Math
Math often gets a bad rap for being “boring,” and completing worksheets and reciting math facts doesn’t exactly ignite excitement in kids.…
Overcoming the Sunday Scaries
It is not just adults that feel the “Sunday Scaries” as the weekend winds down and a new work week looms ahead. Students can experience…
Preparing to Start Working with a Tutor
Whether your child is struggling to keep up in math class, wants to improve their note-taking skills, or is preparing for the SAT or ACT,…