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Helping With Homework: Education Starts at Home

Each school year, millions of parents find themselves struggling when it comes to helping with homework. The truth of the matter is – despite the complications that come with these assignments – homework is a unique opportunity for kids to learn and for families to take an active role in the educational success of their child….

Last week, you learned three strategies that will help in improving your child’s math skills

Simple Strategies to Improving Your Child’s Math Skills – Part 2

Mathematics is now considered to be one of the most important subjects of the educational system. As innovation and technological advancements continue to increase in our world, the demand for math-based knowledge also increases. We must make certain that our kids have the skills that are necessary to succeed in the subject. It should not stop…

Simple Strategies to Improving Your Child’s Math Skills – Part 1

Simple Strategies to Improving Your Child’s Math Skills – Part 1

As a parent, you actively support your child’s learning.  Today – more than ever before – we must help children develop an appreciation for mathematics.  In doing so, they are sure to master the subject. Our world is becoming increasingly technological. As a result, it demands for a strong skill set in mathematics in both our…

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5 Video Games that Help Your Child or “Screenager” Learn Math

By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director Young people spend a lot of time immersed in videogames.  Do you have a “screenager” in your house (a teenager always connected to a screen)? Even if your children haven’t reached the teen years, videogames might loom large in their world. A Kaiser Family Foundation study found that…

Help Your Younger Child with Math

A Secret Technique to Help Your Younger Child with Math

By Deanna Hurn, Founder and Executive Director of Miracle Math Coaching Last week, I provided some general ideas for helping your child improve his or her academic skills.  It’s such an important topic, that I’m back with more advice.  But this time, it’s all about Math. Let’s say your child is struggling with counting or…

Building Your Child’s Schema

Building Your Child’s Schema During Spring Break

Spring break is a wonderful time of the year to build your child’s schema. A schema is a cognitive-based concept that aids a child in interpreting and organizing information. Children are consistently exposed to a vast array of information – especially in school. By focusing on building schemas in our kids, we are helping the…

Use Spring Break as a Time to Refresh and Sharpen Your Child’s Skills

Use Spring Break as a Time to Refresh and Sharpen Your Child’s Skills

Spring break is a special time of the school year. It allows teachers and students a chance to rest their minds. It allows families to reconnect. Unfortunately, it is a time when educational setbacks may occur. As a parent, it is imperative that you use spring break as a time to refresh and sharpen your…

How Tutoring Improves Self-Esteem and Confidence

How Tutoring Improves Self-Esteem and Confidence

There are many ways that tutoring improves the self-esteem and confidence of a child. For numerous students, high levels of self-esteem and confidence are naturally part of their personalities. Unfortunately, for those that struggle academically, self-esteem and confidence may quickly fade. When a child loses their confidence, they may also lose the ability to learn…

How to Stay Fresh on Mathematical Concepts and Enjoy Holiday Breaks

How to Stay Fresh on Mathematical Concepts and Enjoy Holiday Breaks

Learning how to keep your child fresh on mathematical concepts while enjoying the holiday breaks that they are provided throughout the school year may prove to be a challenging endeavor; however, we here at Miracle Math Coaching have several unique ideas that will aid you in this task. It is easy for kids to get…