Parent Q&A Archive

The trove of previously asked questions by parents and my personalised advice in response

Hi there,

Welcome to the archive of previously asked questions from Members and my personalised responses.

Common questions arise all the time, so perhaps I have already addressed a study issue that your teen is grappling with.

If you have any thoughts / ideas / experiences of your own to share you are strongly encouraged to do so in the comments. With so many families going through similar issues we can all learn from each other :)

• Stress and anxiety in the 8th grade and starting high school

• Reading comprehension and concentration issues; starting at the page for hours

• No motivation in sight

• Stress city: College entrance test coming up

• Student-teacher clash: no chance to participate in class

• Overwhelmed and not getting results; and is listening to music good or bad?

• Freshman trying hard but failing please help

• Exam / study tips specifically for Business Studies and Accounting?

• How to boost productivity and fit everything in

• Teen with ADD; trying hard but really struggling please help

• 9th grader questions: Mnemonic devices and learning styles

• No motivation, ADHD and academic performance declining but capable when tries

• "Problem Child": Really struggling, no effort, no focus, losing any motivation

• GCSE's start in 10 days please help urgently

• Starting Junior High and struggling with the new level and expectations

• Overcoming inertia: Procrastinating and struggling with motivation

• 10th grade, anxiety, poor study skills

• How to make an exam study plan for a 15 year old with upcoming exams