by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 29, 2019 | Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset, NWEA MAP, School Search, Social Challenge, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
The recent college admissions cheating scandal was a wake-up call for parents everywhere, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, it’s understandable. This scandal is confirmation that students who make it into selective schools don’t always do so on their own...
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 | Jun 26, 2018 | Extraordinary Parents, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Summer Camps, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
A Note to Parents Following Selective Test Results: Did your child’s gifted test or NWEA MAP scores surprise you? Whether your child received the selective enrollment test results you were hoping for or not, it’s worth recognizing all the successes you’ve helped them...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 2, 2018 | Critical Thinking and Math, Growth Mindset, Math, Number sense
Math classrooms today are much more dynamic and focus more on critical thinking and problem-solving skills than fact tables and timed tests. As teachers accommodate new teaching techniques it’s important for them to have the support of parents. Here are four...
