In an earlier post, I asked whether you were raising Zombies. Not the “Walking Dead” variety, of course, but the non-thinking kid kind. Whether your children are already geniuses or still trying to find their way academically, you can help them (check out my daughter, Sariah, drinking a smoothie that stimulates her brain.) If you…
We all want our children to be Einsteins. Parenting Expert Vicki Hoefle says it best: “Thinking Kids are WAY more FUN to Raise than Zombie kids who don’t think for themselves.” So what’s the difference between brilliant and, well, er…not so brilliant? Here are guidelines: · Thinking children ask lots of questions. Why? Why? Why?…
The question doesn’t even seem logical. How could living in poverty be a good thing for a kid? Bobbi Parish was an upper middle-class, stay-at-home mother whose infant son was mauled by a dog. He recovered, but grew into a child plagued by nightmares, panic attacks and anxiety. After a divorce, Bobbi faced a tough…
I was one of those nerdy kids who always had her head in a book. I LOVED to read. I devoured all kinds books – from “Ramona the Pest” to, even, MATH books. Lots of children are like me. They’ll lose themselves in a book (or, these days, a tablet) for hours. But what…
Miracle Math Coaching has helped hundreds of students improve their academic record. Receiving the following testimonials lets us know how effective our strategies are: Here’s what Mary Poe said she appreciated most about the academic coaching experience her son, Jack, received – “What we liked most about the Miracle Math Coaching program was the ongoing…
We at Miracle Math Coaching are SO PROUD of our academic coaches, and we want you to know why. You’ll get to know them through a new feature, “Three Questions for an Academic Coach.” Up first is Kelley Cadungug, one of our many superstars. 1) What was his most embarrassing moment in a…
Whether you’re in middle school in Suisun or in high school in Fairfield, establishing a good relationship with your teacher is a top priority. The next Miracle Math Coaching newsletter has tips for the rare times there are challenges with teachers. (If you’re not already getting our newsletter, sign up. Here’s a newsletter preview: “When meeting with…
Congrats to Deanna, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching! Tutoring professionals from across the country are benefiting from her wisdom. The National Tutoring Association, the country’s largest membership organization for tutoring professionals, has published two articles written by Deanna in its Winter 2015 newsletter: Check out “What Martin Luther King, Jr. Taught me about…
By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Director of Miracle Math Coaching Today we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a great civil rights leader who stressed the importance of unity and community service. (Many people honor the day by volunteering.) As a parent, I realize that some of his teachings relate…
They both know the importance of the word “Grow.” Every year, the Miracle Math Coaching staff and I decide on a concept to focus on. We look for the one word that we will strive to achieve. The word for 2015 is “Grow.” According to Beyonce, ” If everything was perfect, you would never learn…