Educational Advice Archives | MyTutor https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/educational-advice/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 7 digital skills that will help teens in the future https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/digital-skills-that-will-help-teens/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/digital-skills-that-will-help-teens/#respond Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:25:44 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=13453 Tech has now become such an important part of everyday life. So, It’s important for teens to learn basic technology skills and dial up their digital literacy.  While some schools, universities and education bodies have expanded their curriculum to meet...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/goal-setting-for-teens/feed/ 0 Teen mental health – a guide for parents https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 21:09:05 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9256 Your child’s teenage years are exciting, but they can be tricky too. They go through big hormonal changes and their brains are still developing – add to that academic and social pressures and there are bound to be challenging moments.  Sadly,...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/feed/ 0 The Screen Time Diet: helping your teen find balance with their tech https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/screen-time-diet-finding-balance/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/screen-time-diet-finding-balance/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 17:24:42 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=8941 For teens, TikTok, Instagram and online games like Roblox can take up hours of their day. Too much screen time can mean they aren’t socialising, staying active or spending enough time doing their homework.  But, tech can also offer amazing...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/screen-time-diet-finding-balance/feed/ 0 The parents’ guide to teaching your teen online safety https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-parents-guide-to-teaching-your-teen-online-safety/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-parents-guide-to-teaching-your-teen-online-safety/#respond Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:04:00 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9072 Online safety is near the top of the worry list for most parents today. More teens than ever are using social media channels on the daily, and they’re doing everything from learning to socialising, gaming to shopping. For teens, learning...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-parents-guide-to-teaching-your-teen-online-safety/feed/ 0 6 things your teen should know to become a better learner https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/6-top-takeaways-from-how-to-learn-mytutor-with-barbara-oakley/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/6-top-takeaways-from-how-to-learn-mytutor-with-barbara-oakley/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:02:18 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9919 Did you know that how you learn is just as important as what you learn? According to expert educator and author, Dr Barbara Oakley, it’s possible to develop some simple learning habits that will help you become a better learner....

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/6-top-takeaways-from-how-to-learn-mytutor-with-barbara-oakley/feed/ 0 Getting into gear: 6 top takeaways from our “Stepping Up to A Level” webinar https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/getting-into-gear-6-top-takeaways-from-our-stepping-up-to-a-level-webinar/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/getting-into-gear-6-top-takeaways-from-our-stepping-up-to-a-level-webinar/#respond Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:43:57 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=10097 At the end of June, we hosted a webinar for our teens and parents called “Stepping up to A Level”. We were joined by 2 great speakers – Maryam, one of our current tutors and Geography with Spanish graduate from...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/getting-into-gear-6-top-takeaways-from-our-stepping-up-to-a-level-webinar/feed/ 0 The parent’s guide to Summer Learning Loss https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-parents-guide-to-summer-learning-loss/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-parents-guide-to-summer-learning-loss/#respond Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:13:49 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=10057 The summer holidays, a chance for teens to unwind after weeks of intense learning. It’s also a chance for parents to take a much-needed break from stressful school runs, helping with homework and all the efforts that come with supporting...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-parents-guide-to-summer-learning-loss/feed/ 0 Summer term part 2: how to make the most of it https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/educational-advice/summer-term-part-2-how-to-make-the-most-of-it/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/educational-advice/summer-term-part-2-how-to-make-the-most-of-it/#respond Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:44:34 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=10034 With most teacher assessments submitted and the summer holidays fast approaching, it’s time for lots of teens to switch gears. Instead of having deadlines coming at them from all angles, the rest of the summer term is a time for...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/educational-advice/summer-term-part-2-how-to-make-the-most-of-it/feed/ 0 How to personalise your teen’s education – 7 key learning styles https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/educational-advice/how-to-personalise-your-teens-learning-7-key-learning-styles/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/educational-advice/how-to-personalise-your-teens-learning-7-key-learning-styles/#respond Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:18:00 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=9208 Your teen is unique, and so is how they learn. Kids learn in loads of different ways but classroom teaching can only offer a ‘one-size-fits-all’ overview of the syllabus. That’s why independent study – in the form of homework, revision...

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