When teenagers struggle in school the effects ripple outward. Parents try to help their kids but often end up in power struggles, an argument or even someone being in tears. Rachel Gallows knows what that’s like. She struggled and almost failed year after year through elementary school but she made some changes and graduated as high school valedictorian. Now she is a tutor who works a little [...]
We all know it’s important for our kids to have good writing skills. Writing essays is a skill that not only gets them better grades, it gets them into college, helps them earn scholarships and helps them land and keep a good job. Every job listing we look at these days says the candidate needs to have good writing skills. But how can parents teach their kids to write well? In this bonus [...]
It's Q and A day at Mighty Parenting. Sandy Fowler answers listeners questions including tips on homework help and parenting for independence. She's introducing our new sponsor, Ecree, the on-demand virtual writing tutor for students. They have great tips for parents as well as a product that can make homework time easier and aid your child in learning how to write well. Then Sandy tackles [...]
We all want our children to be happy and academic success helps them reach their life goals. So, how can parents support their children in reaching academic goals? Education expert Steven Greene opens up to Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler. They explore the reasons kids may struggle or are unmotivated. Steven shares ideas for teaching our kids strategies that support their academic goals[...]
As parents become increasingly frustrated with problems in schools, behavior issues in our own children, special needs and other concerns, they are seeing more reasons to homeschool. But what is homeschooling really? Can it help your family? How can you know if it's a possibility if you don't know what homeschooling looks like? Host Sandy Fowler digs into these and many other questions and [...]
While every teen is an individual, generally our boys and girls are different. Raising boys is exciting and challenging, however, our culture is often geared more toward girls. From problems highlighted in the media to classroom expectations, our boys’ world has a feminine lean. Understanding what is happening and how our boys function is essential to their wellbeing. Janet Allison from Boys [...]
Do you wish your child would be as motivated in academics as they are in sports or extra-curricular activities? Christian Buck, human performance consultant and author of The Sport of School: How to Help Student-Athletes Improve Their Grades for High School, College, and Beyond has found the secret to channeling the lessons learned on the field into your child’s academics. Join Mighty Parenting [...]
Oftentimes our kids struggle in school. Whether they get poor grades, spend hours doing homework, or appear to be lazy, it affects their self-esteem and may impact their future. But are they lazy? Are they just not as smart as the other kids? The answer is no. Hosts Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler delve into this frustrating area with learning expert Kimberly Kassner. Kimberly works with students of [...]