True story: Two first grade boys were waiting to use the restroom and decided to kill some time by reading the words on the … [Read more...]
Homework Tip #3: Let Your Kids Figure Out When & Where to Work
Homework battles are perhaps the most common complaint from parents of boys. "He won't do his homework," "He's so … [Read more...]
Higher Education At Home: What Are The Benefits?
At 18-years-old, most children will graduate from high school and head off to college a few months later. Most kids are … [Read more...]
Why You Should Consider SAT Preparation for Your Son
The SAT is a dreaded, but a very important test that measures whether or not a child is ready to go to college. The test was … [Read more...]
Boys vs Girls: Teaching Strategies
Image Source A mixed learning environment can have lots of benefits. But some teaching strategies may not apply well to both … [Read more...]
Can You Change Your Son’s Attitude Toward School?
Every parent deals with the struggle of getting their kids to go to school in the morning. Anyone who says that their child … [Read more...]
Less Berating And More Motivating Your Boy To Study
Bringing up a child properly is no easy task. Not only do you have to look after them but you have to teach them to look … [Read more...]
Show Me the Money! A Math Guessing Game
Money is pretty irresistible to kids, and managing it is, of course, a crucial life skill. Not surprisingly, then, it’s a … [Read more...]
Why Don’t Students Like School?
Contrary to popular belief, the brain is not designed for thinking. -- Daniel Willingham That quote, found halfway down page … [Read more...]
Why January is the Perfect Time for a Mid-Year School Check-In
How's school going? For your son? For you? Listen, I understand your reluctance to delve too deeply into those questions. … [Read more...]
