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Summer vacation is a well-deserved hiatus from school, but it should also be an important reminder for students to keep their minds active and engaged. Here are some of the many benefits of summer reading programs! Avoiding the summer slide One of...

As the school year comes to a close, you may be wondering how your student can best prepare for their future. One of the most important decisions they will make is where to attend college, and a crucial component of that process is standardized testing. The...

If you are a student currently in high school, make sure to plan your experience around 12th grade. Here’s Tutor Doctor’s Senior Year Survival Guide: Tips for a Successful Final Year! Start planning in freshman year The best way to ensure a...

It’s not uncommon for kids to have difficulties with emotional regulation, but when does this behavior become a cause for concern for parents? Read on to learn more about recognizing and addressing mental health challenges in young children. Learning...

Many parents ask us about homeschooling and whether it is a good fit for their family. To learn about the benefits of homeschooling, here’s Tutor Doctor’s comprehensive guide for parents! Homeschooling is highly situational As a general concept,...

As many parents know, our teenage years – while memorable and exciting – can also be challenging. Here are 3 tips for building resilience and well-being in teenagers! 1. Encourage them to see failures in a positive light. We’ve discussed...

Fun educational activities can be a great way to teach math to children, and dominoes is a long-standing family favorite. Discover why dominoes is such an engaging math game for young learners! Tiles that teach One of our favorite methods for...

April is World Autism Month and April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. To help gain a deeper understanding of this complex and often misunderstood disorder, we encourage parents to explore learning strategies for autistic students. Read on to learn...

Have you noticed a gradual decrease in motivation from your student? Here’s how to recognize the signs of academic burnout and address it head-on! What is academic burnout? Contrary to popular belief, academic burnout can happen to all types of...

Everyone has a great story to tell! Here’s how to harness the incredible power of descriptive language when telling stories to your kids. Storytelling vs. reading Before we start, it’s important to recognize the difference between telling a story...