Our January Tutor of the Month is…
When it comes to helping students with college entrance exams, organizing homework folders and binders, or studying for Algebra II, Nana Abrefah can do it all. Since October 2016, Nana has worked with...
View ArticleWhy Your Child Doesn’t Organize or Plan Ahead (And What You Can Do About It)
Time management. Organization. Studying. Planning ahead. Do these ideas give your child a sense of excitement? Or fear of the unknown? If your child seems uninterested or even afraid of these ideas, it...
View ArticleCareless Errors: How To Fix Them Without Fighting
“How do I help my child fix careless errors they made in their work?” is a question we probably get every day. Do you let the mistake slide and have the teacher correct it? Do you fix it for your child...
View ArticleWhy Is My Smart Kid So Scattered? And What’s the Real Impact on Grades?
Every day I speak to parents who are stressed out and confused. If you live in the DC area, you can probably identify with being “stressed out.” But many are also confused at how their smart kids can...
View ArticleSummer Tutoring: What I Gained From Staying Academically Active
The year was 1979. Rod Stewart and Peaches and Herb were topping the charts, and there I was staring blankly at my math test, feeling lost. Although I should have been able to do two-digit divisor long...
View ArticleAcademic Anxiety: How To Help Kids Build Confidence In Their Schoolwork
Sometimes stress can manifest itself in unexpected ways. Have you ever had a flash of anger come over you as someone cuts you off in traffic… only to realize that you just weren’t paying attention as...
View ArticleAsking Powerful Questions: How To Help Your Kids Become Independent And...
Because you’re here, reading this post, we already know you’re committed to helping your child improve their attitude towards school, habits surrounding homework and studying, and academic performance....
View ArticleRewards For Good Grades: Good Idea Or Disaster Waiting To Happen?
As a parent, at one point or another you may have found yourself telling your child something along the lines of: “If you get an ‘A’ on your Biology test, I’ll take you shopping,” Or: “Clean your room...
View ArticleWhy Is Math So Hard? School Subjects Where Falling Behind Spells Real Trouble
The question “why is math so hard?” is one we come across so often with the parents and students we work with, it’s become almost a given. We hear things like: “My son just doesn’t seem to ‘take’ to...
View ArticleHow To Handle Bad Grades: A Practical Guide For Parents
There’s an undercurrent that runs through most conversations we have with our kids about school. With some families it’s more explicit: “We expect you to do well, and come home with A’s and B’s on your...
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