Back to School: Tips for Parents to Start the Year Strong
Coming into September, many feel the shock of moving from a summer schedule to a fall schedule—especially if the summer was pretty laid...
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- Aug 30
SAT 101: Your Ultimate Guide to the College Admissions Test
Standardized tests can be intimidating. A lot can ride on a single test and it’s not just any test, it’s a complex, three- to four-hour...
- Aug 16
School Starts Next Week. Let's get Ready!
The first day of school is around the corner and moms and dads everywhere are trying to figure out how to get themselves and their kids...
- Aug 1
10 Ways to Encourage Self-Advocacy in Your Children
Self-advocacy is a general term thrown around that everyone wants to get their children to do... somehow. Some aren’t even quite sure...
- Jul 20
Get Smart in San Diego:Top Ten Educational Destinations for Kids
As the summer sun casts its warm glow, parents around the world eagerly prepare for a season of fun and relaxation with their children....
- Jul 5
Make Summer Count: How to Help Your Teen Stay Engaged and Prevent Learning Loss
Summer break is a much-needed respite from the rigors of academic life, offering a chance to unwind, recharge, and enjoy the warmer...
- Jun 21
Mastering the SAT: Your Comprehensive Guide to Success
Standardized tests can be intimidating. A lot can ride on a single test and it’s not just any test, it’s a complex, three- to four-hour...
- Jun 14
Post-Finals Parenting: Tips for Helping Your High Schooler Recharge and Relax
We all know how stressful finals week can be for our kids. It's a time filled with late-night study sessions, caffeine-fueled cramming,...
- May 30
High School Burnout: How to Spot It and Stop It in Its Tracks
As your high school student navigates the challenges of academics, extracurricular activities, and social life, it's important to keep an...
- May 17
7 tips to Help your Teenager Build their Confidence
As your teenager navigates their way through the challenging years of adolescence, one of the most important things they'll need is...
- May 2
Strategies for Managing Stress and Maintaining Mental Health in High School
As a parent, it's natural to worry about your teenager's well-being, especially when it comes to stress and anxiety. High school students...
- Apr 12
How to Create a Positive School Culture That Promotes Mental Health
As parents of high schoolers, we know that our children's mental health and well-being is a top priority. One way we can support their...
- Apr 3
How to Help your Student Develop Grit
As parents, we all want our children to achieve success, and we all know success requires more than just intelligence or talent. Grit,...
- Jan 18
Spark Tutors' Approach to Standardized Test Prep
Standardized tests can be intimidating. A lot can ride on a single test and it’s not just any test, it’s a complex, three- to four-hour...
- Jan 4
Why SMART Goals Don't Work for Teenagers, and What to do Instead.
It's January! And this only means one thing, it's time to be bombarded with New Year's resolutions and goal setting tips. But if your...
- Dec 15, 2022
5 Tips to Rest Effectively during the Holidays
Christmas is coming. The energy in the house has been building since Thanksgiving ended. Joshua has been obsessively counting down the...
- Dec 1, 2022
6 Tips to Overcome the Mid-Semester Slump
Both you and young Max came into the new year excited! Max started high school this year. They were going to take school seriously and...
- Nov 10, 2022
Tutoring vs Academic Coaching: What’s the Difference?
Hannah and Grace were two sisters. They both had done well academically throughout elementary school, but when they got to middle school,...
- Oct 26, 2022
The Teenage Brain: 2 Things to Know and 4 Things You Can Do to Support Growth
Samuel had always been a calm, quiet kid—a little shy and reluctant to engage, but a lovely person once you got to know him. Sam seemed...
- Sep 20, 2022
Is Your Student Underperforming? Here are 6 Ways You Can Support Them.
Mason had always been a smart kid. He did well in middle school, but when he got to high school, something was … different. His grades...
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