It’s become a predictable yearly debate that rolls around every June: Should my kids really be getting summer homework? And if they do, how should we approach it so they actually learn something over the summer (rather than just doing busywork)? Here’s the thing: At some schools, kids are routinely overloaded with multiple books to … Read more
It just doesn’t make sense. How can a such a smart kid be so disorganized? Here are some of the real reason some kids are so scattered.
At this time of year, when the homework starts piling up, and motivation is at a low coming off of winter break, it’s pretty common to start questioning what the point of it all is: Should kids have this much homework? Why is homework important even? In fact it’s one of the most common questions … Read more
When your kid gets a “A” in class, it’s not that special anymore. In fact it’s A LOT more common than it used to be. And that’s not because they are better students–it’s because the teachers are less discerning. WTOP’s Shawn and Hillary spoke with Ann Dolin, President of Educational Connections Tutoring, about the problem … Read more
“How do I help my child fix careless errors they made in their work?” is a question we probably get every day. Do you let the mistake slide and have the teacher correct it? Do you fix it for your child so their homework is marked 100%? Or, do you show your child why the … Read more