by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | May 19, 2019 | Attention, Confidence, Growth Mindset, Self esteem
Throughout this series, we’ve touched on how daunting it can be to motivate your child, especially when they show little interest in the topic at hand. Often, we want our children to be intrinsically motivated to do their best – but that isn’t the reality. Instead,...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | May 16, 2019 | Confidence, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
Each May, Advanced Placement (AP) exams are taken by students all over the world. These standardized exams are designed to measure how well students have mastered the content and skills taught through the course. A qualifying score could potentially earn the student...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 21, 2019 | Confidence, Extraordinary Parents, Gifted & Talented, Growth Mindset, Parent tips, Self esteem, Social Challenge
The end of every school year is fraught with instances of celebration and disappointment. Gifted programs and private schools are making final decisions for the next year. Colleges are sending out their acceptance letters. Students of all ages (and their parents) are...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 21, 2019 | Confidence, Extraordinary Parents, Gifted & Talented, Growth Mindset, Parent tips, Self esteem
Rejection is an emotional experience, no matter how old you are, and we all must learn how to both deal with disappointment. For parents, rejection can be incredibly difficult to navigate with your child. Here’s some tips to help you help your child cope with...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 19, 2019 | Attention, Confidence, Growth Mindset, Homework, Homework Help, Parent tips
Motivating your child can feel like a challenging task. When your child is unfocused, frustrated, or overwhelmed it can be difficult to encourage them to become excited and interested. We have good news for you: your child can become motivated to focus on their goals,...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 5, 2019 | Confidence, Extraordinary Parents, Homework Help, NWEA MAP, Parent tips, School
How do you support your child’s learning at home? Do you go over his or her homework? Ask probing questions? Communicate regularly with the teacher? Children are surrounded, every day, by opportunities to ask parents questions about our world. Every day we can create...
