Is Your Child Struggling with Reading or Math? 7 Fluency Tips from a St. Louis Learning Expert

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Is Your Child Struggling with Reading or Math? 7 Fluency Tips from a St. Louis Learning Expert

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Your child is smart. You know it. So why does reading or math feel like such a struggle? If you’re searching for ways to improve your child’s reading fluency or math skills at home, you’re not alone. Many parents in St. Louis wonder how to keep learning productive — without turning evenings into battles. The good news? You don’t need...[ read more ]

Academic Summer Camp in St. Louis That Actually Moves the Needle

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Summer is supposed to be a break — but for many families, it quietly becomes the season when academic gaps widen. Maybe your child finished the year “fine.” Perhaps your child is bright — but reading still feels slow. Maybe math turns into frustration faster than it should. You don’t need another worksheet packet. You need real progress. Why Traditional...[ read more ]

Math Anxiety in St. Louis Kids: Signs, Causes, and How to Help

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Does your child get a stomachache on math test days? Do they freeze up when asked a simple math question at the dinner table? Do they say things like "I'm just not a math person" or "I hate math"? If this sounds familiar, your child may be experiencing math anxiety, a common challenge we see among students seeking math tutoring...[ read more ]

Choosing the Right Fit Learning Program for Your Learner

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With thanks to Dr. Donny Newsome, whose correspondence inspired and informed this blog post. It sounds like Fit Learning’s approach is just what my child needs to take their learning to the next level. How do I know which Fit program is right for my learner? My child may need tutoring in multiple areas – where do I begin? My...[ read more ]

Tips for Providing Fluency Instruction and Keeping Kids Happy at Home During a Crisis

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You're ready to pull out what’s left of your now greying hair (seriously, this might be my new color). Some days, you want to barricade yourself behind a closed door at the thought of spending additional weeks juggling work, health worries, financial concerns, parenting, and educating your children. You need some tips on how to handle homeschooling your child during...[ read more ]