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How to Improve Executive Functioning Skills in Kids and Teens

Your child wants to do well. They want to remember their homework, start the science project before the night before it's due, and keep their backpack from turning into a black hole. But wanting to and actually doing it are two different things. The gap...

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Summer Learning Loss: What It Is and How to Stop It 

It's July. Summer is in full swing, and the last thing anyone wants to think about is school. But for a lot of parents, a quiet worry has started to surface: are we going to pay for this break come September?Research suggests that summer learning loss can be...

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What AP Science Pass Rates Actually Tell You

If your child is choosing science courses for next year, you have probably found a ranked list of the hardest AP classes somewhere online. Most of those lists are built from pass rates, and pass rates are one of the most misleading numbers in the whole AP...

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Conquering the ‘Math Monster’: A Parent’s Guide to Helping a Child with Math Anxiety

Math can feel like a monster under the bed for some kids, lurking before every test, whispering "you can't do this" before every homework session.. Math anxiety is incredibly common, well-understood, and, with the right support, absolutely manageable....

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5 Simple Note-Taking Methods That Actually Improve Grades

Most students sit through class, write things down, and still struggle to remember what they learned when it's time to study. The problem usually isn't focus or effort. It's that nobody ever taught them how to take notes that actually work. The five...

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How Many AP Classes Should Your Child Take

Watching your child navigate high school course selection can be stressful. You want them to feel challenged and prepared for college applications, but not so overwhelmed that they lose their love of learning. When it comes to Advanced Placement (AP) classes,...

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