Category Archives: homework

Short Term Goals; Long Term Gain

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

In the teenage years, it is very difficult to envision that far-distant adult world of professional employment, building a family, or having a boss. Even more difficult is having the discipline to prepare for that eventuality. Nonetheless, it is tremendously … Continue reading →

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Getting Started

Posted on December 14, 2016 by

GETTING STARTED: A Pre-College Plan for Junior High Families In simplest terms, the value of education is at least threefold: the acquisition of knowledge; the access it provides to higher levels of the socio-economic spectrum; and the cash value of … Continue reading →

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Getting Started

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

GETTING STARTED: A Primer for Anxious Parents and the College Bound STARTING EARLY Every year, throughout America, a new crop of college-bound high school seniors begins the final and sometimes traumatic lap that will, for most, end with graduation and … Continue reading →

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Apps to Improve Student Performance

Posted on March 23, 2016 by

Do you dream of spending less time studying and still getting great grades? Turn your phone or device into a study machine. With finals just around the corner, now is the time to learn how to use some of these … Continue reading →

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“I’m Bored” – More Ideas to Prevent Summer Slide

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

A promised, below are a few more ideas to prevent summer slide: Have your child get comfortable with online learning. Hire a tutor to teach your child, keep them on a schedule and hold them accountable for learning. Follow the … Continue reading →

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“I’m Bored. There is nothing to do.” – How to Prevent Summer Slide

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

Every June, my husband and I create a summer studies plan for each of our children.   It helps create order in our home, allows the children to practice and learn independently at their own pace and provides the feeling … Continue reading →

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Why should college students be familiar with CourseSmart?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

A Silicon Valley start-up called CourseSmart may be changing the way college professors grade their students, according to the New York Times on April 8, 2013.   Nine colleges are testing this innovative product which tracks whether and how much … Continue reading →

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A Solution to Procrastination

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Does your child have trouble getting started on homework, projects or assignments?  He or she may be lacking the tools and organizational skills needed to accomplish these tasks.  The time you put in now to teach your child important time-management … Continue reading →

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Basic Homework Guidelines

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

From kindergarten through grad school, one common feature is always present: that after-school phenomenon called homework. To some, it is an inevitable part of school – sometimes useful, sometimes not – a nightly reminder that our job as a student is learning, however … Continue reading →

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