The Homework Survival Guide for Parents
How to Turn Nightly Chaos Into Calm Picture this: it’s 7 p.m., dinner dishes are still in the sink, and your child suddenly remembers a science project due tomorrow. Glue sticks are missing, someone’s in tears, and you’re Googling “how to build a volcano in 10 minutes.” Sound familiar? Homework battles happen in almost every […]
How Kids Can Master Organization and Time Management
Helping Charlotte Kids Get Organized In homes all across Charlotte, parents are having the same nightly conversation:“Did you finish your homework?”“I think so.”“Where’s the worksheet?”“I don’t know… maybe in my backpack?” Many capable kids struggle not due to a lack of understanding but because they lack strong executive function skills, such as mental tools for […]
How to Create a Learning Environment That Inspires Success
Setting Up a Productive Study Space for Your Child Supporting your child’s learning at home is a meaningful and rewarding experience, even if it can be challenging at times. Whether you’re snuggling up for a bedtime story, setting up a homework routine, or gently guiding screen time, there are countless ways to encourage and nurture […]
Helpful Tips for Parents Who Are New to Homeschooling
The year 2020 has been full of twists and turns. With a global pandemic, one of the most challenging things for parents to deal with is the sudden change with schooling. The overwhelming majority of parents are new to this homeschooling situation. If you’re a parent who is new to homeschooling and looking for tips, […]
7 Activities To Keep Your Student Sharp Over Winter Break
Winter break is approaching and that means kids are counting down the days until they get a break from school. Even though winter break is much shorter than summer break, kids can still lose important information over the holidays. Keeping their minds engaged during break will help them prosper when they return to school in […]
Top 3 Tips for Keeping Your Kids’ Minds Active During Winter Break
When winter break rolls around, most kids have cast aside reading and arithmetic for candy canes and presents before their last class has even ended. While an unwinding period is important even for young minds, children should remain engaged throughout winter break. Routine is a key component of any learning regiment, so make sure to […]
Road Trip Hacks for Travelling with Kids
Are you travelling with kids this holiday season? Be sure to check out this helpful graphic, which provides helpful tips for parents, on how to keep their kids safe, entertained, and happy when driving long distances…
Math Tips & Tricks Infographic
This is one of the most helpful infographics we have ever stumbled across! Thank you visualistan.com for sharing!
Top Tips for Helping Kids with Algebra Homework
“Mom, I don’t understand this.” When your child is in elementary school, you welcome these requests for help. But when your child enters upper grades and is dealing with algebra homework, you may find yourself a little anxious. If you need to provide some help with algebra homework, here are some tips that might make […]
Best Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Going Back to School
If you’ve been in any major retailer, then you know that it’s coming – back to school season. If your kids are still in the midst of their summer fun, you may find that you struggle to get them excited about the coming school year. Here are some ideas from the Swan Learning Center that […]