Think the college essay is just about getting into college? Think again. In this piece, Dr. P. explains the REAL value of college essay coaching and writing.
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Does your child suffer from anxiety about math or low self-esteem when it comes to their math ability? Dr. P. finds that many of her SAT students — especially girls — do. In this piece, she offers possible explanations and solutions.
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Dr. P. recounts her own reaction as a full-time teacher during the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, as a way to encourage us to have empathy for those who might hold different points of view on the Second Amendment so that we can put an end to school shootings.
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If 2021’s admissions season was any guide, we’re in for another rollercoaster this year. Here’s how to put a stop to the March Madness and help your child stay sane through the arrival of college decisions.
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In the case of the 2005 documentary, Mad Hot Ballroom - everything! Read on to find out how….
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No: I don't write kids' essays for them. No: I don't earn millions by bribing your kid's way into Stanford. So, as a college application essay coach, what is it that I do exactly? In the words of one client, I "motivate" "students [to] achieve the good results... lurking beneath the surface."
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Though most folks think of January 1 as the best time for making resolutions for the new year, as a tutor, I prefer the end of this month and into early February as the ideal time for students to set their goals. Read more for how and why to set goals with your teen.
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Many teens (and adults) suffer when they compare their grades (or earnings, vacations, etc.) to those around them. Master tutor Dr. P. gives parents a useful mnemonic to help us all avoid comparisons to others to achieve our full potential.
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When parents ask me, a tutor of teens, how to encourage their child to persist in the face of setbacks, I recommend that THEY fail and show their kids that the world doesn't end. Failing at competitive swimming taught me those lessons in HS.
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As a kid, master tutor Dr. P. was often reading while her friends played outside. Abandoning her need for introversion when she became a teacher, Dr. P. discovered that profession's extroverted demands left her drained. As a tutor, though, she's honoring her "ambivert" nature -- and she's happier than ever!
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February brings thoughts of LOVE, and what type of love is more important than a child's love for themself? The first of a month-long series on LOVE, this issue shares master tutor Dr. P.'s top 3 tips to nurture your child's love for themself.
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Has your teen lost sight of his New Year’s resolutions? Read Dr. P.’s goal-setting advice for parents and teens here.
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