Make an Academic Resolution

It’s that time of year again, when parents across the country pause to reflect on the past 12 months and decide how to make 2016 better than 2015.
Whether you want to make more time for your family, focus on your hobbies or help improve your child’s confidence, improving your child’s education is a resolution that can positively benefit you and your child in many ways.
However, if you’ve ever made New Years’ resolutions, you probably know they can last from a few days to a few months, but rarely make a long-term impact. So, while the first impulse may be to encourage your child to simply try harder, it may not be the most effective.
Start with the steps below to ensure your academic resolution becomes a change you and your child can stick with.
Make an Action Plan – Focus on small goals to achieve big results. If your child wants to improve scores in math, help him or her focus on mastering each skill that is taught. Better grades may be the desired outcome, but your child needs to know how to get there.
Reward Improvement – Help your child celebrate small successes. It may take weeks or months to improve scores in a class, so reward your child along the way to maintain motivation. Positive reinforcement can come from simple things like putting a spelling test on the fridge or simply saying how proud you are.
Put School First – Between sports and extracurricular activities, students are pulled between many obligations. Help your child find balance in their schedule while stressing the importance of putting school first.
Seek Assistance – Like hiring a personal trainer or nutritionist to help achieve a healthier body, when you decide that education should be a top priority for your child this year, Tutoring Club has the tools and knowledge to help you and your child keep your academic resolution.
The professionals at Tutoring Club zero in on the exact areas where your child is struggling and develop an individualized program specific to their needs. Your child is able to focus time on areas that require more attention and not waste time where he or she is already proficient – resulting in more learning in less time. With a solid plan and a little help, your child will be on the way to academic success.
For more information, call Tutoring Club at 661-702-9956 or visit us at www.tutoringclub.com.