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Learning, Mindset, and Confidence

February 16, 2022

Mid-Year Motivation

The stretch between winter and spring breaks can feel years long. It’s not unusual at all for students’ motivation to dip during this time. We see […]
October 21, 2020

Good Grades and Good Learning

Good grades don’t necessarily indicate that a student is actually learning the material. We need to look a little more closely to understand whether or not […]
October 13, 2014

Transform the Homework Struggle

Has the homework battle become a daily event in your home? You are not alone! Homework can be the most difficult (and, honestly, annoying) aspect of […]
August 19, 2013

The Right Match

Why are we so focused on finding the right match between tutor and student? It all started with Pari Schacht, Nurturing Wisdom’s founder (and now Founder and Head […]
August 13, 2012

Transitions: A Rite of Passage

Transitions, such as when children move up to a new school level, can be both exhilarating and anxiety-producing. Faced with making new friends, managing more homework, or just […]
August 19, 2011

Why Doesn’t My Smart Child Try Harder?

Bright. Gifted. Quick learner. Exceptional. Smart. What parents wouldn’t want to hear these words about their child? When your child is described this way, the elementary […]