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 | Feb 6, 2019 | Back to School, Homework, Report card, School Search, Test Preparation
Is your child successful in school? This question may seem easy to answer on the surface, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Success looks and feels different to everyone. It’s important to learn how to monitor your child’s academic success in a way that makes...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 22, 2018 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, Homework, Homework Help, Test Strategies
Staying focused while studying online can be a tricky task these days. There are so many options for distractions, like games and social media sites, that it can sometimes feel as if the entire Internet is working against you. Luckily, there are methods to help your...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 16, 2017 | Common core, Counting, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Homework, Kindergarten Readiness, Math, Number sense, School, Spatial Reasoning, STEAM, STEM, Subitizing
Math classrooms have transformed over the years, moving away from rote memorization and formula-based problem solving and to (the much more effective) critical thinking and number sense. This might be different from the way you were taught, but you can still support...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Sep 15, 2017 | Back to School, Cognitive Skills, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, Focus, Grades, Growth Mindset, Homework, Parent Improvement, Parent tips, Report card, School
Setting your child up for success doesn’t have to be difficult. A few simple action items can go a long way. Being present is key, whether it’s reviewing your child’s homework and schedule, or making sure you’re up-to-date on emails from the...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Apr 4, 2017 | Cognitive Skills, Common core, Early Elementary, Grades, Homework, Reading, Report card, School, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
It’s a familiar scenario for parents: your child is struggling with a school subject, or you decide they need additional enrichment. Given your own busy schedule, you find that an outside tutor is your best option. Once the decision to hire a tutor is made, you have...
