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Could Mixed Dominance Be Affecting Your Child’s Learning?

Most parents know whether their child is right handed or left handed. Or at least they think they do. Occasionally, a child comes along who makes the answer a lot less clear. They switch hands. They use different hands for different tasks. They never seem to settle into a clear preference. For many children, that is simply part of who they are....

Could Mixed Dominance Be Affecting Your Child’s Learning? Most parents know whether their child is right handed or left handed. Or at least they think they do. Occasionally, a child comes along who makes the answer a lot less clear. They switch hands. The…

Should You Start the School Year with a Tutor?

As we get ready for a new school year, one question comes up again and again: "Should I start the school year with a tutor, or should I wait and see how my child does?" It's a great question, and honestly, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. As parents, we don't want to overreact. Tutoring is an investment of both time and money, and no one wants to sign their child up for something they don't actually need....

Should You Start the School Year with a Tutor? As we get ready for a new school year, one question comes up again and again: “Should I start the school year with a tutor, or should I wait and see how my child does?” It’s a gre…

What dream are you chasing?

When Should Parents Stop Checking Homework? A Roadmap to Raising Independent Learners

I often hear parents ask, "My child is going into middle school. Should I still be checking their homework?" It's a simple question, but underneath it is a much bigger concern: How do I encourage independence without stepping back too soon? Parents don't want to hover. They want to raise responsible, confident children who can manage school on their own. At the same time, they worry that if they stop checking homework too early, missing assignments, poor grades, and frustration will quickly follow....

When Should Parents Stop Checking Homework? A Roadmap to Raising Independent Learners I often hear parents ask, “My child is going into middle school. Should I still be checking their homework?” It’s a simple question, but underneath it is a much bigger concern: Ho…

Summer Work Crunch Time: Should You Step In or Stay Out?

Every July, I hear the same question from parents: "My child still has a mountain of summer work left. Do I remind them? Do I help? Or do I stay out of it so they learn responsibility?" The answer isn't as simple as "help" or "don't help." Instead, ask yourself one question: What is preventing my child from getting started?...

Summer Work Crunch Time: Should You Step In or Stay Out? Every July, I hear the same question from parents: “My child still has a mountain of summer work left. Do I remind them? Do I help? Or do I stay out of it so they learn responsibility?”…

What goals do you have this year?