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How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Your Child About School: 7 Practical Steps for Parents
Struggling to get your child to talk about school? Learn practical tips for parents to help reluctant students open up about school, reports, and goal-setting – plus how academic coaching can gently kick-start those tough conversations.

Rob Beattie
6 min read


Can My Child Multitask? Understanding the Impact of Multitasking on Study and Learning
Multitasking isn’t a superpower—it impairs students' focus, memory, and academic performance. Instead of juggling tasks, children simply switch between them, which increases errors and decreases learning efficiency. By modeling focused, single‑task behavior, minimizing distractions, and creating structured, interruption-free study routines, parents can help their child improve concentration, memory retention, and study success.

Rob Beattie
5 min read


Do Bribes Work to Increase a Student’s Motivation?
Bribes may boost short-term effort, but they hurt long-term drive. How should parents nurture internal motivation for lasting success?

Rob Beattie
4 min read
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