Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of parents facing all kinds of homework and study issues. Many have been successful in dealing with these issues, but others have not. Those who have made the greatest progress have done two things: They have opened up lines of communication within their household and they … Read more
The iconic overstuffed student’s backpack is quickly becoming a relic of the past and as a result, the way parents oversee their children’s progress in school will never be the same. Paperless Schools With an estimated four out of five K-12 schools having some sort of presence on the internet, teachers are quickly turning to … Read more
I’ve always been interested in research-based ways to help students complete their homework more efficiently. As parents, it’s our natural instinct to say things like “Turn that off!”, “Stop texting”, or “Facebook can wait. Do you have to check your account while doing homework?”. But in reality, our kids may “need” their technology and perhaps … Read more