High School
Are sports related to school?
Are sports related to school? If your child plays sports, they most likely have dreams of going pro or at least play in college. I’m sure that you are hoping they get a full ride from sports to play a Division I so that they get that “Free Ride” for college. However, did you know…
Read MoreHow to help your student athlete be a better STUDENT
Student Athletes If your child plays sports, they most likely have dreams of going pro or at least play in college. I’m sure that you are hoping they get a full ride from sports to play a Division I so that they get that “Free Ride” for college. However, did you know that only 5%…
Read MoreWill the right school supplies REALLY help your child?
As much as I LOVE supplies, they will never really help your child be the star student you want them to be no matter what Office Max says in their new commercial. Do you know what will really help so they can make the most of this, and every other, school year? Someone who CARES…
Read MoreHow to get a free college education
Free College Education You hear it all over the news right now – day in and day out – about a FREE college education. Yes, that SOUNDS terrific – no six figure or close to it debt that your child probably won’t be able to repay. If your child goes to a state college and…
Read More5 Ways You Can Help Your Child
“YOU CAN BE ANYTHING YOU WANT TO BE”; 5 WAYS TO TURN THE MYTH INTO REALITY You can be anything you want to be. It’s a complete lie… or is it? The reality is, without a plan, your child will not become whatever they want. By the time they realize what needs to be done…
Read MoreHow standardized tests are ruining your child’s future and what you can do about it
It’s that time of year again – the time your child and their teacher has spent all year getting ready for…Standardized Testing. According to a report by the AFT (American Federation of Teachers), many students spend over a month each school year either preparing for the test or taking it. Below is an excerpt, but…
Read MoreTeaching to a child’s interest
Everyone, especially children, learn best when they are learning about something that they love. I always focus on how a subject will help the student achieve their goals if the student is older, but for younger students, I just go with whatever they love at the moment and make my lessons match, regardless of how…
Read MoreGet Ahead on Career Planning: Tips for Students Interested in Legal Careers
It’s never too early to begin preparing for a career. Colleges and universities are becoming increasingly selective as the admissions process gets more competitive across the board. Every year, students have just a bit more experience, one more extracurricular, a few additional points on a standardized test. Careers in the legal field can be especially…
Read MoreSAT tips for the NEW format
Last week I talked about the OLD format SAT, but this week I want to talk about how the SAT will be changing starting with the March date. The big changes include now that the essay section will be optional and that you will not be penalized for questions that are wrong like you were…
Read MoreQuick and easy Christmas craft project
Are your children looking for something fun to do with you but you JUST DON’T HAVE TIME!?! I know it is crazy in my house right now with all that I like to do before the holidays. But that doesn’t mean my toddler doesn’t want to do something creative and fun with me. However, here’s…
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