As parents, it is very difficult to watch our children become defeated and struggle with self-esteem, yet it is a common issue that we are all faced with at some point. When kids get defeated, they often turn the feeling…
Confidence has two main ingredients, belief and trust. When you tell your child that he is good at something, he can choose to believe you or not, and if he doesn’t have any reason to think that you are…
“A place for everything and everything in its place.” 5 Simple Tips to Organize a Home Work Space 1. Clean up the study space and decide where everything should live. 2. Establish routines for maintaining the work space.…
Have you ever frozen while taking a test? Have you answered questions incorrectly even when you knew the right answers? Have you gotten extreme tension before and during an exam? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, it is likely…
What do successful students do? The following characteristics help to distinguish successful students from average students. They get organized. Learning how to effectively use a planner and developing a system for finding schoolwork is essential to being successful,…
The conference appointment was made weeks ago, and the date is quickly approaching. While most parents are not under the impression that their students are perfect, the anticipation of what teachers may reveal can be nerve-wracking. You can count on…
A new semester means a fresh start for many students. It’s the ideal time to sit down and develop SMART academic goals. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. They help you identify not just what you…
When we need to remember something, we use strategies called mnemonic devices that help translate information into forms that the brain can remember better. If we can make the information relatable, instead of abstract or impersonal, the brain is…