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 | Mar 29, 2019 | Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset, NWEA MAP, School Search, Social Challenge, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
The recent college admissions cheating scandal was a wake-up call for parents everywhere, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, it’s understandable. This scandal is confirmation that students who make it into selective schools don’t always do so on their own...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 23, 2019 | Back to School, Homeschooling, Parent teacher conferences, Parent tips, School, School Search
What do you do when your child must switch schools? Maybe your family is moving. Maybe the current school is no longer a good fit, or perhaps your child has aged out of their current school. Whatever the reason, this is a situation many parents encounter, and it can...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 6, 2019 | Back to School, Homework, Report card, School Search, Test Preparation
Is your child successful in school? This question may seem easy to answer on the surface, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Success looks and feels different to everyone. It’s important to learn how to monitor your child’s academic success in a way that makes...
