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Five Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor

by Christine Chadwick

Between demanding studies, extracurricular activities, and busy family lives, individual attention can help students of all ages and abilities. Perhaps you've found yourself wondering how to give your child a more enjoyable academic experience. These five signs can help you determine whether it's ti...

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Five Ways Physical Activity Helps Learning

by Christine Chadwick

Most people exercise to have fitter bodies, but did you know exercising can also give your mind a workout? Students, in particular, can enjoy many brain-boosting benefits from putting down the remote and taking an afternoon walk instead. Let's count down five ways being fit isn't just good for your ...

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4 Mistakes to Avoid While Learning a Language

by Grace Dickins

Broadening your horizons by speaking another language boosts brain activity and enhances your cultural awareness. While on vacation or studying abroad, it's impossible to measure the satisfaction you feel when you're able to navigate through small talk with a local (however simple it may be).

To he...

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7 Tips for Connecting to Reading Material

by Grace Dickins

We've all been there: you read a passage, put the book down, and can't remember a single thing you just read. Unfortunately, not all academic texts are as exciting and accessible as the newest Stephen King novel, but you still need to get through them in order to succeed in school. So what's a blear...

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3 Self-Motivating Strategies for Success

by Grace Dickins

When you're facing a mountain of essay papers or a long night of cramming for a big exam, the lure of video games or mindless surfing on social media becomes that much stronger. This procrastination is part and parcel of the college experience, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's unavoidable. Not...

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