So far, in our series about how to motivate your child, we’ve talked about praise, projects, and prestige. Next up, we’re going to focus on prizes. As an adult, you’re likely familiar with using prizes to motivate yourself. For example, you might bike to work and then...
Each parent-teacher conference is a new opportunity to develop an action plan for your child’s learning success. There are a few things you can do to ensure that you, your student and the teacher get the most out of the conference. Here’s some tips to help you...
Motivating your child can feel like a challenging task. When your child is unfocused, frustrated, or overwhelmed it can be difficult to encourage them to become excited and interested. We have good news for you: your child can become motivated to focus on their goals,...
How do you support your child’s learning at home? Do you go over his or her homework? Ask probing questions? Communicate regularly with the teacher? Children are surrounded, every day, by opportunities to ask parents questions about our world. Every day we can create...
Tests are stressful for students, regardless of age or grade. Even when well-known concepts are being tested, anxiety can kick in. You can ease the jitters by creating a study guide that covers what will be on the test. When you work with your child, use these...
Staying focused while studying online can be a tricky task these days. There are so many options for distractions, like games and social media sites, that it can sometimes feel as if the entire Internet is working against you. Luckily, there are methods to help your...
