“I just don’t know what to do. He’s a bright boy, but he is failing because he can’t remember to turn in his assignment.” This is a story I’ve heard time and time again. On a daily basis, I talk to parents who are in complete turmoil over what to do with their child. The … Read more
Study skills can be one of the hardest things for students to learn as they come through school. If a student doesn’t have someone working with them on improving study habits (teacher, tutor, parent, etc.), then they are likely to struggle from an early age. It is difficult for a 7th grader to know what … Read more
Remember when your son first started school? He was thrilled about his new class, his teacher, his school supplies, even the idea of assignments. It made him feel grown up and like his older brother. He was so eager to learn! Fast forward a few years; how did this precocious child become so lethargic about … Read more
I was speaking on the phone with a parent from McLean, Virginia a couple weeks ago about her son. Mom called me in a panic because her 9th grader was looking to finish out his freshman year with two D’s in core subjects. A bright student, who’d pulled a solid A/B average in years past … Read more
Does your child get easily frustrated by new or challenging material in school? Have you noticed a decrease in your son or daughter’s motivation towards school? All too often kids feel overwhelmed by global expectations and large, general goals. And when miracles don’t happen overnight, confidence and motivation take a nosedive. This can be particularly … Read more