Success without Stress
Helping your children build a strong academic foundation from birth through college.Kids and Fish- How to Keep Your Fish Alive Longer Than a Week
As children grow in maturity from preschool to elementary school, many parents begin to think about introducing their kids to the responsibility of a pet. Fish are a popular first choice, as they have a relatively low startup cost and low maintenance compared to a dog...
Surviving Secondary Essays
The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 4 of The Ultimate Guide for the Anxious Premed, available on Amazon and iTunes. Secondary applications are much shorter than the primaries, and are usually only about 3 pages. On them, you will enter more demographic info....
How to Write a Personal Statement
The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 3 of The Ultimate Guide for the Anxious Premed, available on Amazon and iTunes. Your personal statement is your chance to set you apart as an applicant, and gives you the opportunity to paint a picture of yourself outside...
Q&A: Bullying and Homeschool
Q: I’m afraid to send my child to public school. I was bullied a lot as a child, and I don’t want them to experience the same thing. I’m considering homeschooling. Is that a good idea? A: I completely understand your fears. Bullying is a horrible issue, and can cause...
Parenting QA: Addressing Sibling Rivalry at the Source
Q: I have two sons, aged 3 and 5. While the older boy clearly loves his younger brother, he also resents having to share his toys with him. When he has friends over, they don’t want to let their younger brother play with them. He also gets frustrated that his little...
Preparing for the NY State Tests as a Family
It’s everybody’s (least) favorite time of year again! Students, parents, and teachers alike are starting to feel the pressure of the looming ELA/Math NY State Tests. First offered to students in grade 3, they become mandatory from grades 4-8. Let’s face it-...
