In this episode of the Learning Made Simple Podcast, Educational Connections’ President and Founder, Ann Dolin, M.Ed. will be discussing how kids can learn more in less time. Listen while Ann discusses what study skills are research-proven to be the most effective, how kids can incorporate them into their studying routine, and how students can avoid … Read more
Do you have a child who is glued to his or her electronic device? You’re not alone. Virtually all students, especially those with ADHD, have difficulty balancing the increasing amount of time they spend on their phones, tablets, laptops, and other gadgets. In speaking with parents, I’ve found that this issue is one of the … Read more
The ritual of back to school time is here once again. Although some students have already started their school year, most in our area don’t return to their classrooms until after Labor Day. What can parents do now to ensure a successful school year? Here are some back-to-school tips every parent must have. If I … Read more
It’s time for finals again. It feels like only a short time ago when I sat down this time last year to post 4 tips for how parents can encourage students to study. To add to that advice, here are 7 study methods that can make a large improvement in a student’s retention of material. … Read more
You’ve heard every excuse in the book as to why your student can’t study. You try to provide the tools to study, by offering a quiet space away to offering incentives, but nothing seems to work. It could be that your student has tried all of the common study techniques, and may need to try … Read more