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Handling Midterm Stress: Techniques for Managing Anxiety and Improving Performance

Midterms are coming up soon! If your student has anxiety around tests and exams, check out Tutor Doctor’s guide for handling midterm stress and improving performance. Surprises are not your friend If we were to boil down all our advice into one...

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Early Intervention: Recognizing and Addressing Mental Health Challenges in Young Children

It’s not uncommon for kids to have difficulties with emotional regulation, but when does this behavior become a cause for concern for parents? Read on to learn more about recognizing and addressing mental health challenges in young children. Learning...

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3 Tips for Building Resilience and Well-Being in Teenagers

As many parents know, our teenage years – while memorable and exciting – can also be challenging. Here are 3 tips for building resilience and well-being in teenagers! 1. Encourage them to see failures in a positive light. We’ve discussed...

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Recognizing the Signs of Academic Burnout and Addressing It Head-On

Have you noticed a gradual decrease in motivation from your student? Here’s how to recognize the signs of academic burnout and address it head-on! What is academic burnout? Contrary to popular belief, academic burnout can happen to all types of...

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How to Get Over Stage Fright When Public Speaking

Speaking in front of an audience can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people, but it doesn’t have to be! Here’s how to get over stage fright when public speaking. As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, public speaking is one of the most...

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A Parents’ Guide to Surviving the New School Year

For many families, the school year often presents unexpected challenges that can cause a great deal of stress. Here’s Tutor Doctor’s guide to help parents – and students – survive the new school year! 1. Learn from past difficulties. Try revisiting...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Advice to Help Support Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and it’s a good opportunity to speak towards the importance of maintaining positive mental health. It’s not always easy to identify when kids are struggling, but there are several steps parents can take to help...

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Tips on Teaching Children Accountability From an Early Age

Having accountability is a concept that may be confusing for children, but understanding this idea is critical to the maturing process. Here are Tutor Doctor’s tips on teaching children accountability from an early age. For us adults, the concept of...

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