At the start of the new school year, it seems worthwhile to list our typical replies to some typical questions parents ask. “When should we start tutoring?” Regular tutoring from the start of the school year is best. Your child will need fewer sessions, and there will be less stress than if you wait for […]
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For about 50 years, the SAT dominated the ACT as the go-to standardized test for high schoolers. This held true until 2012, when the ACT finally pulled ahead by about 1,500 test-takers. The tests have ranked neck-and-neck in popularity since then, and students have had to ask some serious questions: Which test to take? Better […]
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Kids aren’t born knowing how to blow their noses. I realized this when my daughter’s teacher sent home a handout on teaching kids how to be independent. It had never occurred to me that I needed to teach her this skill; it wouldn’t just come to her. This simple idea applies to so many aspects […]
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Here are some helpful tips to help your child prepare for final exams: Make a study plan three or four weeks before finals start. Sit down with your student(s) and make a list of which finals they have and how much studying they think they need for each subject. Then, in an organized way, make a […]
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