How to finish the semester strong

How to finish the semester strong

With the end of the semester approaching, how can students make sure they’re doing their best to finish strong so they can head into the holidays feeling proud of what they’ve accomplished? With only a few weeks of classes left, there are really only two main areas...
Why students procrastinate (Hint: it’s not what you think)

Why students procrastinate (Hint: it’s not what you think)

  How does your teen respond to deadlines & due dates? Do they typically… Get started on their work as soon as it’s assigned? Wait until the due date approaches before they begin? Delay starting their work until (or past!) the last possible second? While many...
What stage of competence is your student in?

What stage of competence is your student in?

Learning something new can be an exciting experience! For most students, the excitement comes at the END of the process…once they’ve mastered the skill, and it starts to feel effortless. But most of the time, when you’re learning something new it doesn’t feel so easy!...
The REAL reason students are so distracted

The REAL reason students are so distracted

Does it seem like your student is on their phone or computer all the time, even when they’re supposed to be focusing on schoolwork? If so, it can be tempting to take their devices away to stop them from getting distracted. But for a lot of students, it’s impossible to...