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Back to School Notes For Parents From Thorup Tutoring Company
Parents, Attached are 3 notes to you: 1–How to make sure your child is ready for school; communication with myself and tutors/coaches...
Johnny Vigil
Sep 9, 20201 min read


Dyslexia At Different Ages
Dyslexia can be a challenge for kids, not only with their reading, but also in their language. Furthermore, dyslexia may show up...
Johnny Vigil
Jul 21, 20201 min read


Muhammad Ali Inspires A Parent Of Dyslexic Child
If you’re a parent of a dyslexic child and could use some wisdom and insight then this is the perfect article for you. Did you know...
Johnny Vigil
Jul 8, 20201 min read


Is Your Child Progressing As They Should In Math?
Math is one of those tricky areas that, as parents, may leave you wondering “Is my child at the skill level they should be for their...
Johnny Vigil
Jun 26, 20201 min read


Dyscalculia In Children: What Is It and How Do You Spot The Signs?
Have you heard of dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a math learning disability that makes it hard to make sense of and work with numbers....
Johnny Vigil
Jun 5, 20201 min read


Your Child’s Counting Difficulty
Counting can seem so basic that we can often forget how many critical skills go into counting. It may be difficult or frustrating to...
Johnny Vigil
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Have You Heard Of Number Sense?
Have you heard others speak about number sense, especially in dealing with math? What exactly does it mean? Number sense is a skill set...
Johnny Vigil
Jun 3, 20201 min read


Reasons Your Child Is Not Turning In Their Homework
Have you discovered your child is not turning in their homework, even though they may have completed it? There are several reasons why...
Johnny Vigil
May 19, 20201 min read


Do You Feel Your Child Is Daydreaming Too Much In Class?
Kids daydream for a variety of reasons at school. They may be bored, or already know the material being taught, or perhaps they are...
Johnny Vigil
Apr 13, 20201 min read


I feel dumb. I feel like a cheater.
Too many students feel dumb in school. When the support systems are set up through IEP, 504 or other accommodations, students then shift...
Johnny Vigil
Feb 27, 20181 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...
Johnny Vigil
Oct 26, 20171 min read


10 Ways to Help Your Grade-Schooler Manage Stress
Often, parents don’t know how to help their kids with stress. Here is a great article with some ideas on how to help your child! Grade...
Johnny Vigil
Oct 16, 20171 min read


Good Grades, Bad Tests Scores: My Daughter’s Story
Does your child get good grades but bad test scores? It may be a speed of processing issue. Call Nancy with questions. Read It on...
Johnny Vigil
Oct 6, 20171 min read


When Mean Girls Bullied My Daughter Because of Her Learning Issues
Dear Parents – Does your child have learning issues and get bullied at school? Here is a great article with some ideas on how to help...
Johnny Vigil
Oct 2, 20171 min read


Does your child fit in at school?
Dear parents, This article gives parents tips on what to do if your child does not fit in at school. The Best Way to Help When Your Child...
Johnny Vigil
Aug 31, 20171 min read


Auditory Disorder
Does your child have an auditory processing disorder? Read this article to find out. 7 Things I Wish People Knew About Parenting a Child...
Johnny Vigil
Aug 23, 20171 min read


Caffeine and ADHD
I love this article about caffeine and ADHD. It is something for all of us to think about. 7 Things I Learned About Caffeine and Kids...
Johnny Vigil
Aug 16, 20171 min read


ACT prep camp starts August 1st! College Application Essay, too!
Hi parents! I hope you and your kids are having a great summer! We have 2 college prep camps next week. Please forward this...
Johnny Vigil
Jul 25, 20171 min read


“13 Reasons Why” Movie Review
I just recently finished watching the Netflix Original Series called “13 Reasons Why.” I thought it would be good to give my thoughts on...
Johnny Vigil
Jun 22, 20172 min read


IEP Binder: How to Assemble and Organize
According to GreatSchools.org , “the IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public school...
Johnny Vigil
Jun 10, 20171 min read
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