DianaE2022-11-30T01:19:04+11:00Posted in Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice
4 Ways To Improve Math Scores Many parents, who feel like they’ve tried everything to help their frustrated and defeated child succeed in math, have searched the Internet for quick fixes, worksheets, online games and other solutions for what seems like an unfixable problem. However, when ..
DianaE2022-10-31T19:22:04+11:00Posted in Confidence, Student Advice
During your high school years, you may be constantly worried about how you will fit in with your peers, how you’ll measure up, and what your friends and classmates will think about you. Sometimes, the need to fit in with the “in crowd” can overshadow the real ..
DianaE2022-10-31T17:05:10+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, Parent Advice
Good Grades Start At The Dinner Table If you’re like most families, you lead a pretty busy life. There are kids to wrangle and spouses to communicate with, dogs to walk and parties to attend, dinners to make and dance recitals to get to. There is always ..
DianaE2022-10-31T18:03:53+11:00Posted in All Categories, Parent Advice
As parents, we do a lot of talking. We talk to our children on a daily basis, relaying vital information (don’t forget to wear your seatbelt) and basic information (please don’t leave your socks on the floor.) But sometimes, as parents, we don’t realize the weight our ..
DianaE2022-10-31T18:03:09+11:00Posted in Parent Advice
Dear Child, As your parent, there are a few things I can promise. I promise to love you unconditionally, to provide for your basic needs (and extras if you’re lucky) to provide opportunities for you to learn and grow, and to do my best to help ..
DianaE2022-10-31T18:02:00+11:00Posted in Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice
Parents and teens communicate hundreds of messages a day: Get ready for school! Don’t forget your lunch! Have a great day! Don’t roll your eyes at me Can you clean the bathroom? Drive safely Do your laundry Do you have any homework? No homework? Really? You ..
DianaE2022-11-16T21:06:58+11:00Posted in Organizing Lessons, Parent Advice, Student Advice, Study Habits
Could the solution to your teen’s math struggles be found in their school schedule? Could requesting their math classes to be earlier in the day or later in the afternoon be the key to better grades and a deeper mathematical understanding? Teachers, counselors, academic advisors and ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:28:16+11:00Posted in Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Organizing Lessons, Parent Advice, Relationships: Parent, Student &Tutor
Working with a tutor can be one of the most beneficial steps in transforming struggling students into successful students. The one-on-one attention works wonders by focusing on the student’s individual needs, strengths and weaknesses. The tutor and student relationship is an important one, and when a match ..
DianaE2022-10-31T19:48:36+11:00Posted in About Education and Learning, All Categories, Motivation & Interest, Parent Advice
Almost every high school student has asked themselves, their teachers, tutors and parents the same question: “When are we ever going to have to use this?” When an educator can respond with real world examples that matter to the student, chances are the student will put in the ..
DianaE2022-10-29T00:57:43+11:00Posted in Coaching, Mentoring & Reflection, Parent Advice
As kids grow, the struggles between them and their parents change. One year olds want to throw their food on the floor and their parents insist it stays on the table. Three year olds want to go naked to school and parent just won’t budge on the ..
