Best and Worst Times for a Surprise Classroom Visit

Best and Worst Times for a Surprise Classroom Visit

by | Nov 4, 2019 | Attention, Back to School, Confidence, Early Elementary, elementary education, Events, Extraordinary Parent, School Search, Self esteem, teacher appreciation day, Test Strategies

As a parent, you want to know what’s going on in your child’s classroom. You may want to see how well they work independently, how they participate in group lessons, or how they socialize.  What better way to do this than to arrange a surprise visit? Unlike a...
Parent Spotlight: How Roxy Overcame The Kindergarten Problem

Parent Spotlight: How Roxy Overcame The Kindergarten Problem

by | Nov 1, 2019 | Confidence, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, Kindergarten Readiness, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, tutoring, Tutors and Teachers

Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Urlakis and Beth Wolf, who told us how the Critical Thinking Child (CTC) helped their five-year-old daughter Roxy.  As self-proclaimed nerds, education has always been important to Dave and Beth. They are...
Unsupervised Screen Time: What it is and what you can do

Unsupervised Screen Time: What it is and what you can do

by | Oct 29, 2019 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, Parent tips, School Bully, School Fights, Technology

Imagine for a moment that your child is sitting on the couch, iPad in hand, playing a game that helps them improve their math skills. You watch them for a few moments, then step away to start dinner. Then, the phone rings and you spend a few minutes chatting with your...