Why Is My Smart Kid So Scattered? And What’s the Real Impact on Grades?
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.
Ann Dolin
The Road To The SAT/ACT: Advice for 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders
If you’re like most parents in our area, the once-far-off idea of your son or daughter heading off to college starts to come into focus as soon as your child hits high school. Not only are classes starting to get more “college-like,” they’re actually beginning to count for something. The march towards college applications has … Read more
Why Is Homework Important? 8 Ways To Make Homework Helpful Again
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
How To Ace A Test: 10 Tips for Smarter Studying (And Better Grades)
When most of us sit down to read through our son or daughter’s report card at the end of the quarter, we generally use it to get an idea of how well they’re doing. They come home with an “A” and we think: “Wow, they must really be getting this stuff.” The come home with … Read more
StudyBlue vs Quizlet: Which Is The Best Study App?
For the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Washington DC board of the International Dyslexia Association. One of my fellow board members, Sonya Atkinson, gave a fantastic presentation called “A Guide to Creating Your Digital Backpack.” In it she shared a wealth of information about using technology to become more … Read more