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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...
Nancy Thorup
Apr 13, 20201 min read


Tips to Help Parents Empower Online Learning
Change is difficult and can be overwhelming. The pace of change has been rapid during the past few weeks. At times we’re able to shelter...
Nancy Thorup
Apr 10, 20204 min read


Helping Your Child’s Math Skills With Items At Home
You can help solidify math concepts and understanding in your grade schooler with simple items you already have at home. Measuring cups,...
Nancy Thorup
Apr 8, 20201 min read


A Guide To Common Core Math For Parents
Math is the universal language as some would say. It is black and white and never changes. However, the way math concepts are taught do...
Nancy Thorup
Mar 26, 20201 min read


School At Home Tips
Dear Parents, Is schooling at home a struggle? This mom has created success in her home with the school responsibilities and provides...
Nancy Thorup
Mar 19, 20201 min read


Mental Health Support For You And Your Child
Dear Parents, Our children’s mental health may be a concern during this unprecedented time. Anxiety and fear is a natural reaction. I am...
Nancy Thorup
Mar 19, 20202 min read


Coronavirus: Preparing Your Family During Uncertain Times
Coronavirus is affecting everyone in the world in some capacity. The pandemic is causing much fear, closure of schools, and the...
Nancy Thorup
Mar 18, 20201 min read
Social Media Is Linked To Mental Distress In Teens
More research is confirming what many parents have long feared; social media is causing mental distress. A new study done by the Canadian...
Nancy Thorup
Mar 11, 20201 min read


Help Build Positive Self-Esteem In Your Kids
Image credit: Understood.org Helping your child build positive self-esteem has many benefits. Kids learn to be resilient, how to fail,...
Nancy Thorup
Feb 26, 20201 min read


Brain Breaks For More Effective Thinking
Image credit: Understood.org We have all experienced that moment of zone out. We can feel our concentration and attention slipping away....
Nancy Thorup
Feb 17, 20201 min read


New ADHD Guidelines For The AAP
Image credit: Understood. org A record number of children are being diagnosed with ADHD every year. Nearly half of these children are...
Nancy Thorup
Feb 12, 20201 min read


Awareness of ADHD and Your Child
Image credit: Understood.org ADHD is a common diagnosis among children, teens and adults. Understanding the signs and symptoms,...
Nancy Thorup
Feb 4, 20201 min read


Is It Time To Talk With Your Child’s Teacher?
Image credit: www. Understood.org It can be difficult to gauge when to have a conversation with your child’s teacher. As a parent, you...
Nancy Thorup
Jan 24, 20201 min read


Should My Child Be Able To Sit Still?
Sitting still for long periods of time is a skill that is mastered as a child develops. Each kid develops at different intervals,...
Nancy Thorup
Jan 21, 20201 min read


What You Can Do If Your Child Is Falling Behind In School
When your child is falling behind in school, it can be an overwhelming task to understand how you can help. Understood.org has an...
Nancy Thorup
Jan 16, 20201 min read


When Teasing Turns To Bullying
Image credit: www.Understood.org Teasing is a normal part of childhood and often bonds children to one another. When teasing is a...
Nancy Thorup
Jan 13, 20201 min read


What Your Child’s Teacher Is Actually Saying
Receiving messages about your child from their teacher can be full of vague information. Often the teacher is trying to bring something...
Nancy Thorup
Jan 1, 20201 min read


Holiday Fun Quiz! How Much Do You Know?
Ah the holidays. The time to sit back, relax and watch the snow falling outside the window. Thorup Tutoring Company is wishing you a very...
Nancy Thorup
Dec 24, 20191 min read


Building Blocks Testimonials
As a School Psychologist and parent of four children I found Building Blocks to be informative and provide helpful, applicable...
Nancy Thorup
Dec 20, 20192 min read


This Holiday Season
Parents, I wish all of you a relaxing, stress free holiday season. Take the time to re-connect with your kids. Talk to them about things...
Nancy Thorup
Dec 19, 20191 min read
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