Do you ever look around at other parents and think, “Why does everyone else seem to have it all together? Am I the only one figuring this out as I go?”
The truth is every parent is making educated guesses on what’s best for their child, and every parent second guesses themselves from time to time! And, as parents, where do we turn for answers? The internet!
Over the past year, some of the posts on our website have attracted tens of thousands of readers like you. Today, I want to share with you our three most popular posts from 2019 so you can see what questions your fellow parents are asking—and get the advice we’ve shared with them!
Check out the posts below, then forward this email to a fellow parent as a reminder that we’re all in this together… and no one has it all figured out!
#1: How to Handle Bad Grades: A Practical Guide for Parents
No parent wants to see a bad grade on their child’s report card. If it does happen to your child, it can be really hard to know how to respond. Perhaps that’s why this post has been our most-read post of the year with over 31,000 views.
Check it out for helpful tips concerning…
- What to do if your child comes home with bad grades (and how to talk to them about it)
- Whether to punish your child for bad grades or reward them for good grades
- How to investigate why your child got the grade and what to do about it moving forward
With report cards coming up after the break, this is a great piece to read now or bookmark for later. Here’s to hoping you won’t ever need it… but being prepared just in case!
#2: This $5 Tool Makes Homework Much Easier
So what’s the simple tool our tutors love? Whiteboards!
They’re not flashy or tech-savvy, but they still work wonders with elementary, middle, and high schoolers. Read on to learn what you need to know to make this whiteboard trick work in your household.
Read our post to discover…
- Why planning for an entire month isn’t realistic, but planning for one day at a time is too short-sighted
- The best way to avoid stress later in the week
- The truth about kids being disorganized or falling behind
Schedule a call with us if your child could use a little extra help.
#3: What’s your child’s homework personality?
How is the school year going for you and your family so far? It’s around this time of year that assignments can pile up, calendars can fill up, and stress can build for the entire family. Add a child’s disorganization or poor time management to the mix, and things quickly go from bad to worse.
Read our post to learn about...
- Focus Apps for Tick Tock Tommy
- Planning Ahead with Last Minute Lucy
- Weekly Check-ins with Hot Headed Harry
- Clean Sweeps with Backpack Bonnie
If your child resists your efforts to help, know you’re not alone. I’ve been there! And that’s why I’ve created a special Executive Function Coaching program to connect your child with an expert tutor who can coach her to find and implement systems that will work for her… without any work on your part!