Kids need to be bored. When they are bored, they get creative and think of things to do. Watching TV and playing video games passes the time, but when the electronics are turned off, creativity can begin. Sometimes, however, the kids need a little shove in the right direction. Sometimes they need us to help…
DetailsFinals Survival Kit Make a Plan – Work backwards to determine a timeline for studying. For instance, if the final is on Thursday, then know that all of the prep materials should be finished by Sunday so that you have Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to review and study the materials. Give yourself deadlines for…
DetailsWhat do successful students do? The following characteristics help to distinguish successful students from average students. They get organized. Learning how to effectively use a planner and developing a system for finding schoolwork is essential to being successful, especially when the workload gets more difficult in middle school and high school. (For tips…
DetailsReading with your child is perhaps one of the most important gifts you will give as a parent. Not only is it quality time together, it is also a way for your child to develop a love of reading that will serve her well her entire life. The topics that you explore open doors for…
DetailsPanic has officially set in as the student stares blankly at the math test sitting in front of her. She doesn’t have a clue how to do the problems even though she was pretty sure that she knew how to do them in class yesterday. The panic worsens as the time ticks away, and…
DetailsWhen trying to decide between the SAT and the ACT, the first place to look is the entrance requirements for your student’s desired colleges. Most colleges accept both scores, but some still want one over the other, and you don’t want to discover that valuable piece of information after your student has already prepared for…
DetailsThe conference appointment was made weeks ago, and the date is quickly approaching. While most parents are not under the impression that their students are perfect, the anticipation of what teachers may reveal can be nerve-wracking. You can count on receiving information about recent test scores, grades and benchmarks, but the following five questions will…
DetailsWe want our students to have a healthy self-esteem, so we tell them how smart they are. What we often don’t realize is that when we only connect praise with an innate ability, such as intelligence or talent, our children have a difficult time with failure. When students are praised for the effort or the…
DetailsA new semester means a fresh start for many students. It’s the ideal time to sit down and develop SMART academic goals. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. They help you identify not just what you want but also why you want it, how you are going to get it, and…
DetailsWe are all accustomed to giving short answers. “How are you?” receives a “Fine.” “What’s new?” gets a “Nothing much.” So it’s really no wonder that when we ask our students how their days were, they will answer in a similar way. “How was school?” gets a “Good” or a “Boring” or a “Fine.” “What…
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