by MKWray | Sep 20, 2023 | Blog
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...
by MKWray | Sep 6, 2023 | Blog
In our conversations with parents, we’ve noticed that their concerns often fall into one of two categories. Some parents express frustration that their student is not putting in more effort at school. “My son is really smart, he could be doing so well if he...
by MKWray | Aug 23, 2023 | Blog
With many of our students, one of the first things we work on is finding a planner system that works for them, and using it to record all of their assignments — including daily homework, study plans, and milestones for long-term projects and papers. Why is this so...
by MKWray | Jul 2, 2023 | Blog
Can you believe the summer is more than halfway over? It’s amazing how quickly the time flies! I’ve talked with a few parents recently who are feeling frustrated with their student’s lack of progress with summer projects like doing their summer reading or cleaning...
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by MKWray | Jun 21, 2023 | Blog
How confident are you that your student has the life skills needed to succeed in college? If you don’t feel confident that they’re prepared…you’re not alone! In a recent poll by the University of Michigan, parents of 17 and 18-year-olds were asked how prepared...
