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Establishing a Good After-School Routine
Ray Huntington offers suggestions for parents who want to help their child establish a successful after-school routine.
4 Homework Tools to Keep Children on Track
Homework is a great way to reinforce what children learn in the classroom and provide opportunities to practice skills independently. Unfortunately, it can be a source of stress for many children—especially those who are naturally disorganized and tend to “spin their wheels” at homework time. Luckily, there are lots of aids that will help keep children on task and focused on what they need to accomplish.
4 Tips for Helping Middle School Students Increase Academic Independence
If you’re the parent of a new or soon-to-be middle schooler, brace yourself for some major changes. Middle school is more intense and has a heavier workload, with most middle school curriculums including five core subjects and two electives. Children are expected to do more, question more, and think more critically.
Above all, middle school demands that children function as independent students. But how can you encourage your child to engage in the activities that promote greater independence?
How to Help a Child with ADHD Improve Focus and Task Completion
For students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), simple tasks such as getting ready for school and finishing a homework assignment can be a stressful battle. Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center offers a few strategies for parents to keep ADHD students focused and on task.
Start the School Year Off the Right Way With These Study Tips
Utilizing the proper study tips can be the difference between average and extraordinary grades. Read the tips found here in order to reach your potential.
Teacher Tip: When to Refer Students for Tutoring Help
When a student is having difficulty in school, intervening sooner than later can make a world of difference.
Effective Ways to Improve Your Student's Study Skills
A student's success in school isn't just based on how well he or she can understand material; rather, academic success also depends on the effectiveness of a student's study skills.
What Can You Do to Help Your Child Improve His or Her Study Habits?
With a new school year underway, it's a great time to examine some tactics parents can use to help their child study more effectively.
How Parents Can Help Children Prepare for Assessment Tests
These days, helping your student strengthen his or her test-taking skills takes on new meaning if you live in a state that has adopted the Common Core State Standards and the standards newly aligned assessment tests.
