Ann Dolin How is the school year going for you and your family so far? It’s around this time of year that assignments can pile up, calendars can fill up, and stress can build for the entire family. Add a child’s disorganization or poor time management to the mix, and things quickly go from bad to worse. That’s … Read more
The first day of school is (almost) here! Because you’re likely gathering school supplies and getting organized, I wanted to take a quick moment to share one of our favorite homework tools with you. This simple hack keeps students of all ages organized and focused—and it only costs a few dollars! What is this simple … Read more
It’s a new school year, and if there’s one thing you can do to set up for success, it’s to start the year organized. In fact, we’ve found that organization is the key differentiator between students who excel and students who underperform in school. And it doesn’t have to be difficult to get organized and … Read more
We just got some exciting news, and we have you—and, of course, our incredible tutors—to thank! Our test prep tutoring was just voted Best for Families by readers of Washington FAMILY magazine. Thank you for voting for EC Tutoring. And, more importantly, thank you for the bigger honor of allowing our wonderful tutors to help … Read more
Here’s the truth about summer vacations as a family: Exploring a new place can be fun and exciting, but getting there? Well, that’s an entirely different story. Driving (or flying!) cross-country for hours on end with bored children is not for the faint of heart. You may find yourself doing whatever it takes to keep … Read more