Mother uses an abacus to teach child math skills
How to Help Your Child with Math at Home

Quick Facts Research shows a strong link between a parent’s feelings about math and their child’s achievement. A study from the University of Chicago found that when parents with high math anxiety frequently helped with homework, their children learned...

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How to Know if Your Child Needs a Greater Challenge at School

It’s a common myth that gifted students will “do fine on their own.” In reality, the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) warns that when students are not appropriately challenged, they are at risk of becoming bored, frustrated, and...

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8 Ways to Build Confidence in a Struggling Student

Personalized tutoring is one of the most effective ways to support a student’s learning. Research reviewed by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University shows that consistent, one-to-one support improves grades and also boosts student confidence. It...

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Strong Parent Teacher Partnership
5 Ways to Build a Stronger Parent-Teacher Partnership

Research consistently shows that family engagement is one of the strongest predictors of student success. When schools and families build strong partnerships, students benefit from better grades, improved attendance, and are more likely to feel more confident...

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Child anxious about school.
From Fear to Focus: A Parent’s Guide to Easing School Anxiety

Watching your child struggle with school-related fears is a deeply painful experience. You see their potential, but anxiety is holding them back, turning mornings into battles and homework into a source of dread. If you’re feeling lost and worried, you are...

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10 Signs It Might Be Time to Find a Tutor for Your Child
10 Signs It Might Be Time to Find a Tutor for Your Child

Is your child struggling with school? Discover 10 signs they may need a tutor—from homework battles to low confidence—and how to help them thrive. Quick Recap: What the Signs Really MeanWhen to Consider a TutorFinding the Right Match for Your ChildGive...

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Bridging the Gap: Supporting Learning at Home and at School
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Learning at Home and at School

Need help bridging the gap between classroom concepts and real life? Here’s how parents can support learning both at home and at school! Classroom learning works for a reason While parents can certainly encourage their children to practice good...

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Active Learning: How Hands-On Activities Improve Understanding
Active Learning: How Hands-On Activities Improve Understanding

We’ve often been told that “the best way to learn something is to do it yourself.” Here’s how hands-on activities improve understanding and encourage active learning! Learning styles: an overview As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, most...

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Teaching Financial Literacy: Important Money Lessons for Kids
Teaching Financial Literacy: Important Money Lessons for Kids

In today’s day and age, it’s more important than ever to teach kids how to manage money. Check out these important money lessons for kids! Food is expensive Perhaps more relevant in 2024 than ever – food has gotten expensive, and we’re sure...

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Managing Screen Time Without Sacrificing Learning
Managing Screen Time Without Sacrificing Learning

Electronic devices are an essential part of our lives, so how can parents manage their child’s screen time without sacrificing learning? Managing screen time: the basics Let’s get this right off the bat – when it comes to managing screen time,...

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