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...

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...

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...

Final exams can have a major impact on students’ overall grades! It’s not uncommon for a final exam to be worth 25 or even 30% of students’ overall grade for a course. This one test can have as much...

How long does your student spend on homework each night? The standard guideline for homework is that students should be spending approximately 10 minutes a night doing homework per grade level. So,...

“You found out about this project weeks ago; WHY did you wait until today to start working on it?”  Procrastination. It’s one of the most common concerns I hear from parents. Whether it’s waiting to...