Collegeville Blog

Five Ways to Make Your Child Take School Seriously

Oct 20, 2021 | Collegeville Blog

School takes up a big chunk of our kids' lives, so learning how to successfully navigate that time is pretty important. The New York Times says this, "A successful experience in school is not only about report cards. Ideally, your child will learn ho..

How To Teach Your Child To Love Learning

Oct 8, 2021 | Collegeville Blog

Each of us came into this world actively learning. Absorbing information through all our senses, familiarizing sounds and touches, and learning to expect outcomes. Babies are inquisitive, toddlers are too, yet somehow during our human development, our..

What To Do If Your Child Dislikes Their Teacher

Sep 29, 2021 | Collegeville Blog

We've all been there. Your student comes home from school, flings their backpack on the ground, and dramatically flops onto the couch...... (wait for it) ..... then loudly announces, "My teacher is the worst!!!" As a parent, this can be a real tr..

Best 3 Ways To Help Your Child Focus

Sep 22, 2021 | Collegeville Blog

  Dr. Jamie M. Howard, Ph.D., has a lot to say about teaching kids how to focus. She reminds us that concentration is like a muscle: the more we use it, the stronger it gets. While some kids are born with a “stronger” concentration muscle than ot..

How To Get Your Student College Ready

Sep 18, 2021 | Collegeville Blog

According to greatschools.org, “Most U.S. parents expect their kids to go to college, and most students have the same goal. But they are not necessarily taking the practical steps to get there. A national survey released this year by Harris Interactiv..

How to Prepare Your Student for College Placement Exams

Sep 16, 2021 | Collegeville Blog

Are the SAT and/or ACT on the horizon for your child? Learn the best tips and tricks to ensure your child performs their best for these important placement exams. Experts say that these habits will help the most: Take advantage of the free practice..