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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August Academy to Jump Start Fall Success
We are excited to offer summer boot camps in Math and Reading and Writing (2011_August Academy Flyer). Give your child a head start on school success by participating in College Nannies & Tutors’ August Academy. All sessions will occur in … Continue reading
Raising A Bilingual Child in a Single Language Home
Witnessing a child learn to speak is fascinating and exciting; language is so incredibly complex, yet children are able to learn it naturally and without formal instruction (at least initially). The really cool part with children is this can occur … Continue reading
Helping Children Succeed in School: The 3 Rs
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Fostering Creativity in Children
I recently came across two excellent video presentations by Sir Ken Robinson, a creativity expert, discussing how our current education system does disservice to our children in not providing a platform for them explore their own creativity and talents. None … Continue reading
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In Praise of Teaching Math
Recently, someone reiterated the myth that we learn algebra in school and then never use it for the rest of our life. Hearing that is like nails on a chalkboard to me because it is such a patently false statement. … Continue reading
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College Nannies & Tutors of NE Chicago – Now Open
February 2010 – College Nannies & Tutors of NE Chicago is now open. We offer flexible childcare and tutoring in Chicago and its surrounding communities. I, Mary Dombrowski, am the Owner and Managing Director of College Nannies & Tutors of … Continue reading
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