When parents call our office to arrange for SAT tutoring, they often ask, “What does my child need on the SAT to get into her dream school?” The answer differs from student to student based on her aspirations, but one thing remains true, the SAT is one of the most stressful aspects of the college … Read more
Just last week I had a parent ask me about the best ways to motivate her 9th grade daughter. Sheila was exasperated. She’d tried everything to get her daughter to care about her grades – from rewarding with prizes to punishing. The only thing she hadn’t tried was paying for report card grades. She said … Read more
Vacation is over and its time to go back to school. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the plethora of kids’ activities out there during the school year? Managing each child’s after school schedule can be tricky. We know of a local mom-owned business called “Activity Rocket” that might be of help to you. Every … Read more
Ann Dolin joins New Orleans’ WWL Radio to discuss surprising findings about children and work outside the classroom. Are teachers giving too much or too little homework? Watch this at WWL
Open any newspaper or education journal and you’re hit with an article about American students lagging behind in math and science. But in my view, one of the most important skills needed in college and the work force isn’t whether someone can use the quadratic equation, but whether or not the individual can write effectively. … Read more