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Executive Function and Academic Success
A four-year old might like to read at home with mom and dad, but will he be able to sit through lessons with a teacher when he transitions to Kindergarten? A 10-year old seems to be able to keep up with her homework when it all comes from one teacher, but is she ready...
How to Explain Coronavirus to a Child with Anxiety
We all have a lot on our minds right now with the uncertainty of the Coronavirus and the shift to home-schooling This article, "How to Explain Coronavirus to a Child with Anxiety" was published by ADDitude Magazine and offers some useful tips to help you navigate the...
Cheating Success
When the pressure to succeed is over-shadowing the purpose of learning, help your child understand their personal definition for success. A student’s mother recently called me with concerns following an unexpected conversation with her son. He’s a hard working student...
The Developing Adolescent Brain
Why do some kids act as they do? Why do some seem to come from another world? Why is it so hard to reach some kids? At one time or another, probably every adolescent has had these questions asked of him or her. They are still being asked – and now we are beginning to...
Early Intervention: It’s Never to Late
Executive Skills Master Coach and mother, Jamie Barber, shares her personal insight and information as to why early diagnosis and early intervention can be a productive course of action for children who have impairments that may cause learning...
Junior Timeline
SeptemberCheck in with your guidance counselor to review a list of schools that offer your degree/major.Plan college visitsAttend a college fairOctoberOctober 16 PSAT test date. Most schools will offer this during the school day/week.NovemberBegin studying...
Senior Timeline
SeptemberCheck in with your guidance counselor to review your final list of schools and ensure your transcripts are accurate. Plan and attend your final college visitsSeptember 6 is your registration deadline for the October 5th SAT testSeptember 20th is...
Curiosity Over Control: Productive Ways to Support Your Child’s Homework Habits
Parenting adolescents and teens is an exercise in inconsistencies. On one hand they need structure and support because their schoolwork and their emotional life are more complex than it was when they were elementary-aged. Yet on the other hand they need a...
AD/HD Why the Lack of Motivation
In the sports world, a coach sets up a practice and workout schedule that keeps an athlete motivated. The coach might cheer and cajole (and in unfortunate cases yell) when an athlete’s energy flags. If an athlete doesn’t want to come to practice, the coach...
The Summer Learning Box has Arrived!
What is a Summer Learning Box?Here at New England Tutors, we recognize that although we would love all students to continue their tutoring and learning through the summer months, for some families it is not practical due to scheduling conflicts, time...