School trouble can crop up out of nowhere. Take action before it becomes a problem\u2014know the 13 most common signs your child needs a tutor.<\/p>\n
Take this checklist with you wherever you go\u2014download our printable PDF version<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n School is challenging, especially when you\u2019ve been out of it for a few years! As parents\/guardians, sometimes we don\u2019t have the knowledge to help support our kids. This is often the case with Math<\/a>, Science<\/a>, and French<\/a>. If your child is asking you questions you can\u2019t answer, a tutor would help them immensely.<\/p>\n This is one of the best indicators! Slipping grades can have a number of causes, so don\u2019t be too quick to judge. Ask the teacher<\/a> what they think might help, and include your child in the conversation. If you can\u2019t find a solution, there might be a deeper issue which is difficult to communicate. At any rate, the one-on-one approach of a tutor will be a blessing to your child\u2019s learning journey. They\u2019ll thank you later!<\/p>\n If your child has a learning disability<\/a>, even if they receive help at school, a private tutor will make a world of difference. The personal connection they forge will unlock your child\u2019s true potential, and they\u2019ll feel more confident and capable as a result. A tutor is a wonderful thing!<\/p>\n This one is easy to overlook, but children can suffer gaps in education due to moving. Maybe their new teacher is at a different point in the curriculum than their previous teacher. Maybe their mind is too heavily focused on fitting into their new environment. Whatever the case may be, hiring a tutor after a move will ensure that your child stays caught up and content with their schoolwork.<\/p>\n Approach this one delicately, and bear in mind the things kids wish you knew about homework<\/a>\u2014it isn\u2019t as simple as \u2018just doing it\u2019! If you feel like your child is spending too much time doing homework, talk to their teacher. If they are spending more time than the teacher thinks is necessary, it\u2019s time for a tutor! Make sure the tutor isn\u2019t giving them more work, but is giving them strategies to handle the work they already have.<\/p>\n If this is the case, it probably means your child is struggling and is embarrassed about attending class. In our experience, \u2018feeling dumb\u2019 is one of the most common reasons children resist going to school. Have a chat with your child to see what makes them want to avoid school. Even if they can\u2019t articulate exactly what the trouble is, hiring a tutor will help. A tutor\u2019s job is to empower students\u2014your child won\u2019t feel dumb<\/a> with a tutor!<\/p>\n When students are faced with a large project to complete, they might feel the effects of analysis paralysis. This means they are overwhelmed by what is expected of them, and this can cause even the most knowledgeable students to perform poorly. If your child struggles with test anxiety, a tutor can help them develop strategies to pass with flying colours. If they just need help completing a large project, a tutor can help with that too!<\/p>\n Be honest here\u2026 Believe it or not, a lot of parents do homework for their kids<\/a>! It seems like you\u2019re helping in the moment, but doing your child\u2019s homework only sets them up for a rude awakening later on. Instead, hire a tutor who can help your child build strong, effective homework habits. Then you can relax while your child does their homework on their own.<\/p>\n If your child has shown interest in working with a tutor, that\u2019s fantastic! Self-identification skills are rare in kids, so be sure to congratulate your child on theirs, and then reward their request. Even if your child doesn\u2019t seem like they need a tutor, they have recognized that they would perform better with a tutor, and the tutor will be able to see that and bring them to new heights.<\/p>\n We\u2019re all human, and sometimes humans don\u2019t get along. Not every student\/teacher pairing will work out, and if your child is making it into a big deal, take them seriously. Disliking a teacher can lead to disliking school, and you don\u2019t want to associate learning with negative thoughts. If you can\u2019t resolve the issue at the school level, hiring a tutor will ensure that your child enjoys a positive learning experience on their own terms, and that can make all the difference.<\/p>\n If, in one stretch, your child has missed a week or more of school, they have likely fallen behind. This sort of gap in education can be especially harmful in subjects like math where each skill is a stepping stone to the next. If your child misses a stepping stone, they\u2019ll quickly find themselves drowning. A tutor can help your child fill in any gaps and even take them beyond grade level<\/a>.<\/p>\n In children, there is often a link between behavioural issues and a lack of understanding or boredom in the classroom. Talk to your child\u2019s teacher to see if they have any insights, and talk to your child to hear their side of the story. If they need a little extra stimulation, a tutor is a great solution. A tutor will work with your child in a one-on-one scenario catered directly to their interests, instilling them with feelings of being heard and valued. From there, the behavioural issues should smooth out.<\/p>\n Think of loss as a loss to your child\u2019s world. This could be something like your child witnesses a stressful situation that causes them to lose some of their innocence. It could mean your child losing time with a parent during a separation or divorce. Or it could mean that your child has lost someone they care about due to sickness or death. Loss can cause stress that may change your child\u2019s outlook and attitude, which in turn affects how they approach school. Working with a tutor in the wake of loss can help kids maintain or rebuild their motivation to succeed, both in school and in life.<\/p>\n HOW MANY BOXES DID YOU CHECK? If you have concerns but aren\u2019t sure what your next step is, <\/b>call us at: 1-866-977-4433 or fill out our detailed form<\/a> online.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" School trouble can crop up out of nowhere. Take action before it becomes a problem\u2014know the 13 most common signs your child needs a tutor. Take this checklist with you wherever you go\u2014download our printable PDF version! 1. Your child is taking a subject that no one in the house is knowledgeable in. School is challenging, especially when you\u2019ve been … <\/p>\n1. Your child is taking a subject that no one in the house is knowledgeable in.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
2. Your child\u2019s teacher has mentioned their grades are slipping.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
3. Your child has a learning disability.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
4. You\u2019ve recently moved.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
5. Your child spends too much time doing homework.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
6. You have to fight to get your child to go to school.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
7. Your child has a specific project coming up (exam, essay, thesis, etc).<\/strong><\/h5>\n
8. You are doing your child\u2019s homework for them.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
9. Your child has asked for a tutor.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
10. Your child complains about their teacher.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
11. Your child has missed a significant chunk of school.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
12. Your child is getting in trouble at school.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
13. Your family has recently experienced loss.<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n