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Learning, Mindset, and Confidence
February 10, 2025
If your child needs extra support at school, you may have heard of 504 Plans and IEPs (Individualized Education Programs). Understanding how they work—and which one […]
November 6, 2024
Show us a parent, and we’ll show you someone who’s said, “What does this all mean?” about their child’s standardized test score report. Whether it’s the […]
March 7, 2022
Our tutors have met with their students online for many years (well before the pandemic!), and over time these virtual sessions have become as dynamic, personal, […]
February 16, 2022
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 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 8, 2019
As soon as we wrote our blog post that included excellent advice from freshmen and sophomores for eighth graders, we knew we had to interview older […]
April 5, 2019
No doubt about it: starting high school can be scary! Wouldn’t it be nice if someone who recently made the leap shared advice for eighth graders? […]
November 2, 2018
For students applying to competitive high schools, eighth grade can be a stressful whirlwind of tests, applications, school visits, and emotion. We’ve learned through our years […]
September 27, 2018
When we tutor, it’s very important to us that children learn not only the academic content but also how they learn best. It’s no different when […]
July 20, 2018
It’s funny, the little things you forget about being in middle school. Like, how do I use my locker so that I’m not carrying everything around […]
March 27, 2018
If you’re going to an IEP meeting for the first time, you might feel nervous and wonder what to expect. It’s easy to feel intimidated by […]
March 12, 2018
Whether you’re vacationing or staycationing for spring break, we bet you could use a list of activities to keep your kiddos engaged during their time off […]
February 18, 2016
Frequently, we work with bright students who struggle in school regardless of their intellect and diligence. During our consultations, parents tell us some version of the […]
December 18, 2014
Show us a teenager who’s unmotivated about school, and we’ll show you a parent who’s desperate to ignite a sense of purpose. Motivation isn’t something that’s […]
October 13, 2014
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
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, 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
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 […]
