academic concern and parent teacher conference

Have an Academic Concern? Here’s How to Effectively Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher

It’s conference season! The time of year when many parents get a peek (in-person or virtually) inside their child’s classroom, and get a glimpse at their social and academic progress.

Whether you’re heading to a conference or reaching out to a teacher with concerns, we’re sharing how to effectively communicate with your child’s teacher, exactly what to say, and how to better understand what’s really going on at school.

how students can break free of the Doom Loop

Breaking Free of the Academic Doom Loop: A Guide for Parents

Is your child regularly receiving criticism from others due to grades or because seem disorganized or scattered? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. 

In this blog, we’ll dive into what I call the academic “Doom Loop” and explore why some students fall into it and, more importantly, how you can help your child break free and build confidence.