Archive for October, 2007

Your child is experiencing difficulty in a particular subject, and working with you is just not, well, working. So, it is time to get help–a tutor. That is a great idea–you think! Just keep in mind that your child may not think so. You can see that s/he is trying, but just not getting it, [...]

My sessions include both the parent and the child–a sort of holistic approach, as everyone has to be on the same page. One of the most common concerns centers on parents not knowing how to help their child with schoolwork.
Well, as I have said many times, I do not believe in a one size fits [...]

Shoukd teens be working during the school year–that has been the debate for many years and there is no general consesus.
Personally, I feel there are many benefits to high schoolers having part time jobs.  There are the obvious reasons such as development of financial skills, time utilization strategies and enhanced self esteem and self confidence. [...]