Words That Every Parent Should Fear! By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., CPC How do you know how your children are really doing in school? Many times, kids want to have a chance to handle things by themselves. Parents know this when kids say such things such as “Mom (or Dad), don’t worry, I’ve [...]
Words that Every Parents Should Fear! By Kathleen A. Matchunis How do you know how your children are really doing in school? Many times, kids want to have a chance to handle things by themselves. Parents know this when kids say such things such as “Mom (or Dad), don’t worry, I’ve got this!” or [...]
The Secret to Having a Great Parent-Teacher Conference By Kathleen A. Matchunis Having been both a teacher and a parent, I have a special perspective on parent-teacher conferences. First and foremost, if you have a concern or multiple concerns, write them down. A parent-teacher conference should be approached with the intention of finding out the [...]
Is It Time for a Tutor? By Kathleen A. Matchunis Tutoring can be a proactive, rather than a reactive tool. If you see that your child is having difficulty with a subject, you will have better results if you pursue tutoring, rather than waiting until your child is making a D or F [...]
Six Ways to Empower Your Child to Be More Academically Responsible By Kathleen A. Matchunis Do you ever feel that you are in school again, once those homework assignments start rolling in? I know that I used to feel that way. How can we transfer responsibility for academic success to our children? In the lower [...]
Six Ways to Empower Your Child to Be More Academically Responsible By Kathleen A. Matchunis Do you ever feel that you are in school again, once those homework assignments start rolling in? I know that I used to feel that way. How can we transfer responsibility for academic success to our children? In the [...]
Starting the Year off Right! Communicating with Your Child’s Teacher By Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S., CPC This week, your child will be headed back to class with a new teacher or group of teachers! How can you best communicate with your child’s teacher? Having taught for more than 30 years and being [...]
Five Ways to Keep Your Child on Track This School Year! by Kathleen A. Matchunis, B.A., M.S. Certified Professional Coach & Tutor Are you groaning at the thought of getting your child through the school year? Oh, yes, the joy of helping your child with homework after working all day. Not! What can you do [...]
“Please Pass the Nose!” A Holiday Story By Kathleen A. Matchunis, CPC My dad used to always tell the story of when he was a young boy and his parents had invited Uncle Walter for Christmas. His parents told him, “Now whatever you do, remember don’t mention Uncle Walter’s large nose.” Trying to be very [...]
Have We Lost Our Minds? By Kathleen A. Matchunis, CPC Thanksgiving is one of those wonderful American holidays which can be celebrated, regardless of race, religion, or creed. The purpose of this holiday is to gather together with our loved ones and give thanks. So, why do retailers insist on opening their stores on Thanksgiving [...]