Turn Homework into Homefun!

Since entering the tutoring business over 10 years ago, I have heard plenty of parents share their frustrations over homework time.  Parents want to preserve the sacred relationship with their child but often find themselves struggling to find ways to be supportive. I share a simple acronym with parents to take a first step in helping set up a […]

Executive Functioning Skills

Recently I attended a lecture by Dr. Joyce Cooper-Khan, author of Late, Lost and Unprepared: A Parent’s guide to Helping Children With Executive Functioning(http://latelostandunprepared.com/), and it was extremely informative. Since so many students need support with executive functioning tasks, I felt it was important to share some of the information I learned.  Tutoring is a great […]

Giving Thanks and Spending Time with Family

Take a break this weekend from the hustle and bustle of school routines As Thanksgiving nears, it is a perfect time to take a break from the busy weekly routines of school, after-school activities and homework to spend time together as a family. The days off of school are not just an opportunity to catch […]

Report Cards and Conferences

The end of the first marking period can ignite feelings of accomplishment and pride.  It is a time for students to see that their efforts have led to success and an opportunity to set goals for the coming months. On the other hand, this first marking period can also lead to feelings of disappointment, frustration […]