by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Mar 30, 2022 | Academic burnout, Academic Support, Confidence, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Gifted Kids, gifted test prep, Goal setting, Grades, Growth Mindset, Homework, Tutors and Teachers, Uncategorized
As a parent, you know your child is smart. They were an early reader, scored highly on aptitude tests, and grasped concepts quickly. So why don’t their grades reflect this level of intelligence? There are a variety of reasons that smart kids can sometimes earn poor...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jan 13, 2022 | Confidence, Extraordinary Parent, Goal setting, Holiday Activities, Motivation, Parenting
Happy New Year! After all of the excitement around the holidays, it can be hard to start a new year and get back into your routine. That’s why we’re here to inspire you with some of our favorite new year quotes for 2022. No matter what you’re feeling or what your...
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 | Dec 6, 2019 | Attention, Confidence, Focus, Homework, Parent tips, Self esteem, Social Challenge, Test Preparation
Have you ever visited your child’s classroom only to watch them get quiet, frustrated, or angry? Maybe they get every question wrong or struggle with the activity they’re working on. Or have you asked your child to show you what they’ve learned only to be met with...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 16, 2019 | Attention, Cognitive Skills, Common core, Confidence, Critical Thinking Strategies, Extraordinary Parent
Do you have a super student? You probably think so! But what is a super student, and how do you make sure your child develops the qualities that will allow them to succeed? The good news is that many of the qualities that make a student “super” can be nurtured both in...
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...
