by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 13, 2020 | Attention, Confidence, Early Elementary, elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset, Motivation, Self esteem, Social Challenge
Motivating your child can sometimes feel like a moving target. What works one day may not work the next, which can be incredibly frustrating as a busy parent! While some children are naturally motivated, the vast majority need a little help, especially when they are...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 4, 2019 | Attention, Back to School, Confidence, Early Elementary, elementary education, Events, Extraordinary Parent, School Search, Self esteem, teacher appreciation day, Test Strategies
As a parent, you want to know what’s going on in your child’s classroom. You may want to see how well they work independently, how they participate in group lessons, or how they socialize. What better way to do this than to arrange a surprise visit? Unlike a...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 29, 2019 | Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, Early Elementary, elementary education, School, School Bully, School Fights
Every parent wants their child to fit in, make friends, and thrive among their peers. But most parents also know how difficult a task that can be. Think back to your own years in school. Odds are, there were bullies who made life difficult. In today’s modern age, it’s...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 18, 2019 | Afterschool ideas, Critical Thinking Strategies, Early Elementary, elementary education, Parent Improvement, Parent tips, teacher appreciation day, tutoring
There is no reason that the education of your child has to stop just because there is a teacher’s strike. Enrichment can occur from homeschooling tutoring – all that you need is the material from a teaching professional to guide you. The 7 Day Parent’s Guide to...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Aug 18, 2019 | Back to School, Early Elementary, Extraordinary Parents, Homeschooling, Homework Help, Kindergarten Readiness, Learning Styles
As a parent, you play an invaluable role in the education of your child. You are your child’s first and most esteemed teacher. Even if you haven’t given it much thought, you bring your own unique teaching style to the table – whether you’ve received formal...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 7, 2019 | Back to School, Early Elementary, Preschool Prep, Reading
It happens all the time, and with the best of intentions. A parent or teacher sits down with their preschooler, opens a book, and diligently begins to read aloud. Over time, through repetition and recognition, the preschooler begins to recite back the words. They’re...
