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Why Learning Math Facts by Heart Makes All the Difference

Sep 29, 2025 | West Bloomfield Blog

Quick recall of math facts is like knowing sight words in reading—it frees kids to tackle bigger problems without getting stuck on basic calculations. With a few minutes of daily practice, from flashcards to a bedtime math routine, students build confidence and set the stage for long-term success.

“It’s OK to Struggle”: 9 Things to Say When Your Kid Is Having a Math Meltdown (From One Mom to Another)

Apr 6, 2025 | West Bloomfield Blog

Let’s face it: watching our kids struggle with math is rough. You see that scrunched forehead, the clenched pencil, the tears hovering in the corner of their eyes—and suddenly you’re spiraling too, wondering if this is the moment they’ll decide they “just aren’t a math person.” Been there. Deep breaths.

Staying at Home tips to help families calm fears, manage stress and keep the peace

Apr 24, 2020 | West Bloomfield Blog

As schools close and workplaces go remote to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, parents everywhere are struggling to keep children healthy and occupied. If you’re anxious about how to protect and nurture kids through this crisis — ofte..

What is the COVID Slide?

Apr 15, 2020 | West Bloomfield Blog

You may have heard of the annual "Summer Slide"- the dreaded loss of learning in math and reading over the long summer break. Well this year, researchers say we are facing something much worse due to physical school closures from the Coronavirus..

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