I’ve been a tutor in New York City since 2004, and since I specialize in working with middle school age children, I have become quite familiar with the high school application process...

If you have any emotionally disturbed children you have had this type of day probably You come home from a long day at work, you want to see your child...

A child’s imagination is curious, inventive and boundless It’s also one of the strongest tools they have at their disposal to learn other skills abilities, like learning a language, team work, story writing, acting, role playing, etc...

It seems like you are making the right decision The road that you are going down seems less fearful...

“Shut the TV off” “I said shut the TV off...

January is a time for taking stock of the year gone by and thinking forward to how we want things to be in the coming year...

It may be difficult to distinguish teenage depression symptoms from the erratic behavior that goes with the tumultuous period called adolescence...

If there is one word that is most common to most toddlers it is this: “Mine” In a toddler’s little world, the world is all about them...

It is sad, but in today’s world it seems that good manners have been thrown out the window and left in the dust...

If you are a parent, you have most likely experienced your child tattling on another Children, especially older children, tattle to manipulate, control, get revenge, or get attention...

The development areas covering education in the preschool years vary from country to country However, majority of the systems incorporate certain common themes such as knowledge and understanding of the world, communication that includes listening and talking, emotional, social and personal development, physical development, and mathematical development and awareness...

Nothing breaks my heart more than seeing my young child afraid It doesn’t matter if that fear is real, like tackling the big jungle gym they’ve watched from a distance, or imaginary, like monsters under the bed...

Children with ADHD typically struggle with impulsiveness Lacking the ability to think about the consequences of their actions before they act, these are children often unfairly labeled as “trouble-makers”, “difficult” or “disruptive”, not to mention making them prone to injuries and accidents because of their lack of forethought and thinking...

Oftentimes, it can be difficult distinguishing hyperactivity in children and normal active behavior Is the child who is darting around the house and never stopping a hyperactive child, or just a normal child...

Raising children who value and take responsibility for their health develop into individuals who are healthy and productive members of society...

When you introduce a new pet in to your home, aside from the necessities such as food, bedding, leash and shots, the main thing to worry about is training for your puppy...

Worrying about your child's health when he or she is overweight or obese can be difficult to say the least...

Grief is a sad fact of life that, unfortunately, does not discriminate People of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds will experience grief during their lifetimes...

There are times when no matter how much tutoring is being taken advantage of, it just seems that it’s not working at all...

good reading level is essential for any child's development, and the learning should begin and continue at home...

The desire to be a good grandparent is overwhelming, given the uniqueness of the relationship between grandchild and grandparent...

The parent-child relationship is at its most challenging when your child inhabits that wildly unpredictable phase that is often termed as ‘adolescence’ or ‘the teenage years’...

As parents, we want our children to get the best out of life and be ready to face any challenge that life throws at them...

Teaching reading skills is a wonderful gift that you can bestow to your child In today’s fast paced technological age, reading as a hobby and for pleasure has taken a backseat...

As parents, we do our best to learn as much as we can about health issues that affect our children We do our best to feed our children healthy food, take CPR classes, learn how to treat wounds, and work out an emergency plan should we need one...

Nurturing young and susceptible children and gently pushing them towards the right direction is a daunting task for any parent...

Did you know that teaching toddlers to read can be fun and easy It is possible to teach children to read even when they are as young as 3 months old...

Childhood obesity is now a major problem in the USA It is more difficult than ever for children to lose weight...

Each and every day there are millions of dollars worth of pre-owned golf clubs being bought and sold all over the world...

In modern times, we are very often besieged with conflicting advice on parenting that leaves us confused as to the best way to proceed...