Articles

When your child reads, can he identify topics, main ideas, and supporting details? Can he summarize what is read in his own words? Is he able to organize his thoughts into well-written sentences and paragraphs? Does he feel confident when taking tests?

“I need to write a five paragraph essay. Where do I begin? How do I compose a thesis statement? What is a transition word? And how do I end with strong concluding remarks?”

Do any of these words sound familiar? As your child advances through elementary school, he or she will inevitably face the often daunting task of writing a five paragraph essay.

(Originally published in Big Apple Parent Magazine, January 2006)

taking the iseeThe process of applying to independent schools often creates a whirlwind of emotions for prospective students. Will I like my new school environment? Will I meet new friends? Will I be able to manage my new homework and test demands? And, most importantly, Will I even get in?

(Originally published in Parent Guide Magazine, March 2006)

Does your child’s backpack look like the bottom of a dirty trash can? Does he conveniently “forget” to write down or complete homework assignments? Or, better yet, does he complete his assignments and accidentally forget to turn them in the next day?