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Written by: Cindy MonagueSummer solstice is the longest day of the year, celebrated on June 21st as the season changes, fresh starts begin and joy and happiness are felt as the sun shines down on those longing for warmth, sunlight and vitamin D! On this day,...

Residential schools were a system of Canadian government funded religious schools for the purpose of assimilating Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian society. From 1831 to 1996, an estimated 150,000 children between the ages of 4 and 16 attended over 130...

The years we spend in grade school are an important part of our lives, but they can certainly be stressful at times. Here are 5 tips to help manage the pressure of school! 1. Use an agenda to manage time. One of the most stressful things for students is...

Is your high school student planning to take the SAT or ACT exams this year? Check out Tutor Doctor’s time-saving tips to help students prepare for the SAT/ACT! 1. Plan your test days in advance. Both the SAT and ACT exams have set exam dates posted well...

It’s fairly common for students to feel comfortable with an assignment’s requirements but still struggle on exam day. Here are some signs of test anxiety and how to tackle it! The main sign: Discrepancies between homework and exams. This is the most...

Before submitting any writing assignment for grading, it’s imperative to do a final check of your work. Here are Tutor Doctor’s proofreading tips to help your child revise an essay!1. Print out a physical copy to edit. This tip is definitely old-school,...

Do you have a student who is planning to attend college or university next year? If they’re considering applying for a scholarship, it’s an ideal time to start researching options. Check out Tutor Doctor’s tips on how to start your scholarship hunt off...

Roald Dahl Day is coming up on September 13th! Roald Dahl is one of our favorite authors, and his whimsical books have been inspiring young minds for generations. Here are our top picks for each age group!Ages 3-5: ESIO TROTEsio Trot (which is “tortoise”...

National Comic Book Day is coming up next month on September 25th, and we thought it would be a great opportunity to talk about how much we love comics! Comic books and graphic novels can be effective tools to spark an interest in reading, especially for kids...

If you have a student who is planning to take the SAT or ACT exams, we recommended they start preparing well in advance. These exams can be challenging, even for students who generally do well on tests. Does your child need a test prep tutor? Read on to find...