Mary Dombrowski- Setting Limits with ChildrenFlourish, home of Studio for Change, hosted an event sponsored by Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN) and led by one of Flourish’s therapists – Melanie Arons. The topic of Setting Limits is most relevant to the toddler ages, although parts of … Continue reading → […]
- Homework Made Easier – Part 3Part 3 of a 3-part series on Making Homework Easier Tips for Students to Improve Study Habits Whatever the issue may be there are things parents and students can do to make studying and homework easier. Every tip will not … Continue reading → […]
- Homework Made Easier – Part 2Tips for Parents to Help Students master Homework Given homework battles at their core are about a child asserting independence, there are ways parents can make it less contentious. 1. Hard as it may be, give back some control to … Continue reading → […]
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Setting Limits with Children
Flourish, home of Studio for Change, hosted an event sponsored by Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN) and led by one of Flourish’s therapists – Melanie Arons. The topic of Setting Limits is most relevant to the toddler ages, although parts of … Continue reading
Homework Made Easier – Part 3
Part 3 of a 3-part series on Making Homework Easier Tips for Students to Improve Study Habits Whatever the issue may be there are things parents and students can do to make studying and homework easier. Every tip will not … Continue reading
Homework Made Easier – Part 2
Tips for Parents to Help Students master Homework Given homework battles at their core are about a child asserting independence, there are ways parents can make it less contentious. 1. Hard as it may be, give back some control to … Continue reading
Homework Made Easier – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series on Making Homework Easier. Parts 2 and 3 will be published this week. For some families a tension arises with the start of each new school year as parents prepare to … Continue reading
Upcoming Events at College Tutors
College Tutors of NE Chicago is excited to announce two upcoming events for families: 1. Financial Planning for College – It’s never too early to start! On Wednesday, September 19 from 7pm-8:30pm we are hosting Shireen Groleau of Lighthouse College … Continue reading
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Chicago Teachers Union Issues Intent to Strike
After what seemed a promising end to negotiations, the Chicago Teachers Union has issued the 10 day notice of its intent to strike. The official date is September 9, with Monday September 10 being the first school day to be … Continue reading
Raising Successful Children
The New York Times ran an op/ed piece on August 5, 2012 titled “Raising Successful Children” by Madeline Levine. The piece was so compelling, I wanted to share some highlights and encourage all parents, grandparents and teachers to read this … Continue reading
CPS Strike Averted?
I just saw this on Crain’s and it seems promising to those of us who don’t want to see a strike. Rahm Gets His Longer School Day – But At a Cost The gist is a deal was struck whereby … Continue reading
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College Nannies + Tutors of N.E. Chicago has entered a Grant contest sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called: Mission Small Business. Your vote could translate into a $250,000 grant for College Nannies + Tutors of N.E. Chicago. In order for our application to be considered, we need at least 250 votes. (see instructions) Continue reading
Emanuel Committed to better High Schools in Chicago
Reported by the Sun Times, Rahm Emanuel announced a new partnership with DePaul and Loyola Universities to improve Chicago area high schools. DePaul is working with Lake View High School and Loyola with Senn. Continue reading
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