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A Fresh Start Without Pressure: How to Help Your Child Reset Academically After Winter Break
Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family! Now that the holidays are over and your kids are ready to head back to school. Some of you and your kids may be dreading this getting back to the routine that was stablished before the break. The holiday break is a wonderful time and we all look forward to it. However, it is also a disruption to the flow of the school year and the learning that takes place. Some of our kids probably forgot or barely remember some of the thin

Daniela Lochan
Jan 95 min read


Report Card Season: What Grades Really Tell You (and What They Don’t)”
Wow! and just like that it is November! Can you believe it? It feels like the academic year just started, However, the first quarter has ended here in New York, and many families have had their first parent-teacher meeting of the year. This means that report cards have come to you already or they are on the way. Some parents will be pleased and ready to reward their children for good grades, but some may be worried and a bit anxious to open that report card. You may be asking

Daniela Lochan
Dec 30, 20253 min read


How to Talk to Your Child About Their Report Card (Without Tears or Stress)
Besides the holidays December is also known for that time when report cards are sent home. Even when we’re expecting them, those envelopes or digital portals have a way of stirring up stress — for kids and parents alike. But this season actually gives us a unique opportunity to handle report card conversations differently. With the year still young and a fresh semester on the horizon, December is one of the best times to talk to your child about school with calmness, optimism

Daniela Lochan
Dec 15, 20253 min read


Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Build New Learning Habits
Fall reminds us that change can be beautiful and necessary.

Daniela Lochan
Oct 31, 20254 min read


10 Fun Ways to Integrate Reading Into Your Summer Routine.
Summer is the perfect time to engage in reading without the pressure of school assignments. Summer is the perfect time to recharge....

Daniela Lochan
Jun 11, 20254 min read


How to Make Reading More Exciting for Reluctant 3rd–5th Graders
Reluctant readers can become more excited to read if we use the right strategies to guide them. The reading journey can be one with...

Daniela Lochan
Jun 4, 20256 min read


The Evolution of Ayden
Successful tutoring can be measured in different ways. Yes, grades are important and we strive fully for our students to increase their...

Daniela Lochan
Nov 16, 20244 min read


"Breaking Down Walls: The Power of Humility in Tutoring"
The key to successful tutoring lies in embracing humility throughout the journey. Initially, students may resist help due to past struggles

Daniela Lochan
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Ways to Conquer the Anti-Reading Attitude in Our Children
Does your child look for a book to read when bored, or does he tend to reach for a video game or a tv show? Perhaps, when you ask your...

Daniela Lochan
Jan 20, 20246 min read
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