TUTOR?
DOES MY CHILD NEED A
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e parents strive to give our children the absolute best. When it comes down to how we give and receive information, why should that be any different? As much as I don’t want to admit or believe it, I can’t be in 10 different places at one time. I don’t always make gourmet meals. I forget my kids’ names sometimes and I’ve never used the Pythagorean Theorem in my adult life ever. So how on God’s green earth can I be trusted to tutor or know when my future shining star is in need of a tutor? If you struggle like I do, keep reading. You’re not alone. Who knows first? What are our resources? If you’re not sure whether your kid is struggling, test the theory with a few of these techniques:
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Make an appointment with the guidance counselor and talk to the teachers. You’d be surprised at how many parents avoid this step and how many teachers are ready and available to talk through your children’s strengths and weaknesses. When I was young girl, parent teacher conferences took place every quarter, and the school’s faculty made an event of it. In this new age, things are a bit different, so talk to your child, reach out to the school’s administration and see what’s going on. Reach out to the instructors via email. In this new age of COVID-19 and technology, communication is changing. You don’t have to send a note attached to your kid’s collar these days. Because
schools are going more digital, it’s much easier to gain an email address of your child’s teacher or someone else fluent in a subject your student struggles in. Use it! Hybrid learning and tutoring in this new age works for everyone. Embrace it with open arms. Talk to your children and ask them what they love or hate. Talking about school doesn’t have to be a hard conversation—talk about it during dinner. You can even open the floor by going first. I used to love when my mom told us about her childhood and classes. She killed it! Or use story time as a way to get your children to reveal their least and favorite subjects in a safe environment. From there, you can give suggestions and hone in on how you can help.
