One of the many complaints parents have is that their child is not using a planner at school. How can we stop empty planners and help our children decrease stress and increase time management skills? Learn easy tips for school planner use with academic coach Marni Pasch
Read MoreWhen your child won’t do homework, it can cause frustration and stress at home. How can parents help their children if they refuse to do homework? Academic Coach, Marni Pasch looks at the steps to follow when your child won’t do their homework.
Read MoreHow do you know if you are failing as a parent? The most certain way to determine this is to compare yourself to other families. Let’s get out of the mindset that we are failing our children!
Let’s look at how to stop feeling like a parenting failure!
How can parents help their children if they struggle in math? Math struggles can lead to anxiety for students and lack of confidence. Join academic coach, Marni Pasch in a discussion about helping teens who struggle in math classes.
Read MoreWhy does my child lack motivation? How can I get my child motivated? Why are my students not completing homework? So many parents have asked my opinion, as an academic coach, on these questions. The key to this is helping students understand the connection between hard work and success. Which brings up the next question naturally. How to motivate students, especially the struggling ones?
Read MoreWhat can I do to help my child rebound from a bad grade? We will look at what to do, and what NOT to do if your child receives a bad report card. Remember, receiving the grade you didn’t expect does not guarantee your child’s success in life. It’s the work they take to improve that shows a growth mindset and ability to change.
Read MoreWondering how to monitor your child’s grades online without frustration? Here are easy tips to follow, by Academic Coach Marni Pasch, to help you support your child without arguments.
Read MoreMeteorologists are responsible for researching and presenting the weather forecasts to the public. But how does someone become a meteorologist and what is the difference between a meteorologist and weatherperson?
This week I’m talking with Maureen McCann, our local meteorologist from Channel 13 News.
Read MoreGetting ready to prepare for the SAT or ACT exam for college applications? Everyone wants to know how to prepare for the SAT and ACT in the shortest amount of time with the best results. Students have a variety of options to choose from but what about Magoosh?
Read MoreDo cell phones cause distractions at school? There are arguments for and against cellphones in the classroom but if schools adopted a uniform policy for posting assignments the need for phones diminishes. Let’s look at the pros and cons of phones in the classroom.
Read MoreWhat is Jonny Fairplay of Survivor doing now? After competing on seasons Pearl Islands and Micronesia, Fairplay went on to sign with TNA wrestling and compete on additional reality tv shows such as Fear Factor and Inked. This conversation with Jonny Fairplay takes a look at what he is currently doing and how his school years created the character known as Jonny Fairplay.
Read MoreHow can parents and teachers help teens and tweens with ADHD when blinded by the myths of ADHD? Let’s look at how middle and high school students face microaggressions and how to advocate for students with ADHD.
Read MoreAre you ready for middle school? Nothing prepares you for middle school. Parents and teens struggle with the adjustment to a new school. Learn how to navigate a new school and new school year with academic coach and trained school counselor, Marni Pasch to look at key ways to navigate middle school.
Read MoreFamily meetings are a great way to connect with your middle and high school students and reduce school year stress. Join academic coach and trained school counselor, Marni Pasch to look at the key ways to bring a family meeting into your school year routine.
Read MoreChanging your school class schedule is one of the more difficult things you will experience. School counselors are often the gatekeepers of schedule changes. Is your child entitled to change their classes? Let’s look at the reasons you might be able to change your middle school or high school classes.
Read MoreParents want to know what study skills are the most important for their children, but a better question is - Am I the best person to teach my children study skills? As an academic coach - I knew that my daughter needed help- but not from me!
Read MoreEvery high school student would like to know about how to write the college admission essay, but there isn’t a standard answer. This is because the essay topic is always changing, and professors want it to be unique! So how can you stand out amongst all those write-ups? Read on!
Read MoreWill my child’s absences lead to jail time? This is a common fear amongst parents when they receive a letter from the school regarding truancy.
However, while the definition of truancy is absences without excuse, often there are many reasons students miss school.
Read MoreWhy are teens not prepared for adulthood? How can we help students navigate high school and gain independence?This is the conversation you need to have as you navigate high school and prepare your teenager for adulthood.
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