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Back to School Time: Setting Yourself Up For Success At Home and At School
Success Starts at Home It is important for parents to make sure that their kids are prepared for the new school year. This means making...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 28, 20183 min read


Backpack Checks: The Dump and Go Through
Staying organized can be a challenge for many people…including parents and students. Opening your child’s backpack to complete chaos and...
Nancy Thorup
Dec 15, 20173 min read


Messy backpacks and messy rooms
Parents, Here are some cool, helpful guidelines and checklists to help your children stay organized at home and in their backpacks. This...
Nancy Thorup
Oct 26, 20171 min read


My Young Child Is Very Disorganized. Is It Too Early to Worry?
This is a good article with fabulous ideas about how to get your younger kids organized! It is never too early to start. Q: My first...
Nancy Thorup
Oct 9, 20171 min read


Make School Mornings Flow Easier
Parents, Getting the entire family ready for back to school can seem like madness. Here are some great tips to make mornings flow easier...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 14, 20173 min read


Healthy Sleep Creates Happy Families
Good sleep is crucial to maintaining a good attitude for parents and being able to learn for children. According to…. SleepEducation.org ...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 7, 20171 min read


Great Idea: Homework Contracts
Parents, This link has an excellent homework contract for both parents and students. Many kids struggle to complete homework, and many...
Nancy Thorup
Feb 24, 20171 min read


When you can see it from their side, you can be on their side
Parents, Homework time can be a nightmare for you and your child. Watch these awesome, short videos to give you some perspective! This...
Nancy Thorup
Jan 31, 20171 min read


Organizational Coaches: What You Need to Know
Parents, We at Thorup Tutoring are academic tutors AND organizational coaches. If we are not doing enough of one or the other, please...
Nancy Thorup
Oct 9, 20161 min read


Backpack checklist: staying organized
Everyone who knows me knows how important the “Backpack Check & Dump” is for keeping our children on track. I love this tip for creating...
Nancy Thorup
Oct 8, 20161 min read
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