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 → […]
- Setting Limits with Children
Category Archives: Chicago Public Schools
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
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
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
Posted in Chicago Public Schools, College Nannies & Tutors NE Chicago, Education & Tutoring, Family & Parenting
Tagged Blaine, chicago high schools, College Nannies & Tutors, DePaul University, engineering, IB program, International Baccalaureate, Lincoln Park High School, Mary Dombrowski, Math, Nettelhorst, Oscar Mayer, science, Senn High School, STEM, technology
Leave a comment
Spring Fever Distracting from Studies? It’s time to Finish Strong!
With only 6-10 weeks left and critical tests about to begin, it is important for students to stay focused on the end game. Before we reach summer we have to finish the school year and finish it strong. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago Public Schools, College Nannies & Tutors NE Chicago, College Tutors, Education & Tutoring, Family & Parenting
Tagged ACT, college entrance exams, College Nannies & Tutors Chicago, college test preparations, final exams, homework help, lincoln park nannies, lincoln park tutors, Mary Dombrowski, reduce test taking anxiety, SAT, standardized tests, study skils
Leave a comment
Homework Battles? – Help is a call away
A Homework Helper from College Tutors will work one-on-one with your child in our learning center or in your home. Whatever the subject, our Homework Helper will go through your child’s homework with them, assist with prioritizing and supervising to make sure homework gets done right and gets done well. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago Childcare, Chicago Public Schools, College Tutors, Education & Tutoring, Family & Parenting, Homework Battles
Tagged advanced degrees, certified teachers, College Nannies & Tutors, hmework assignments, homework help, Mary Dombrowski, role model, struggles with homework, tutoring, tutors
Leave a comment
Tips to Reduce Test Taking Anxiety
It is common for students and adults to feel anxious when faced with critical moments. For many students, their anxiety about taking tests is heightened, especially when that test score will count toward entrance to high school or a college … Continue reading
Posted in Chicago Childcare, Chicago Public Schools, College Nannies & Tutors NE Chicago, Education & Tutoring, Family & Parenting
Tagged college entrance exam, College Nannies and Tutors of NE Chicago, high school entrance exams, ISAT testing, Mary Dombrowski, Terra Nova, test taking strageties, test-taking tips, testing strategies
Leave a comment
The Passing of Steve Jobs
When Steve Jobs resigned, it seemed it would only be a matter of time before today’s news came through. Still, I was saddened to see the news alert. The best (most concise) comment I’ve seen so far is the tweet … Continue reading
Why Chicago Families Choose College Tutors
There are so many tutoring options in Chicago, or any market. So why do so many Chicago families choose to work with College Tutors? It’s a combination of our skilled tutors and our dedication to matching a role model to each student. Continue reading
Posted in Chicago Childcare, Chicago Public Schools, College Nannies & Tutors NE Chicago, Education & Tutoring, Family & Parenting
Tagged Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, College Nannies, College Nannies & Tutors of NE Chicago, college tutors, cps, Education, homework help, language, Mary Dombrowski, Math, role model match, tutoring
Leave a comment