MyTutor for Parents Archives | MyTutor https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/mytutor-for-parents/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:26:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 The ultimate guide to online tutoring https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/ultimate-guide-online-tutoring/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/ultimate-guide-online-tutoring/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:52:37 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=14274 With more than 3.5 million lessons under our belts, we know a thing or two about online tutoring! That’s why we’re here to help you make the most out of online tuition with our ultimate guide.  Whether you need help...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/ultimate-guide-online-tutoring/feed/ 0 5 top tips for motivating your teen’s holiday revision (and when to ease off!) https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/revision-motivation-top-tips/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/revision-motivation-top-tips/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:48:32 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=14181 With GCSE and A-level revision season officially upon us, it’s time to get your teen motivated. That’s why this Easter break, we’re delving into how to motivate your teen to revise during school holidays. We know you always want what’s...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/revision-motivation-top-tips/feed/ 0 Spotlight on Student Accounts https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/student-profiles-spotlight/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/student-profiles-spotlight/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:48:35 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=13917 MyTutor Student Accounts are the go-to place for boosting confidence around learning. And while they’ve been around for a while, they’ve recently had a refresh – and now offer a whole host of new features. From improved access to lessons to...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/student-profiles-spotlight/feed/ 0 6 festive family games to play that boost learning https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/6-family-games-to-play-at-xmas-that-actually-support-teen-learning/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/6-family-games-to-play-at-xmas-that-actually-support-teen-learning/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:28:10 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=10649 Family time at Christmas is extra special. It has its highs – with games and food and catching up. But, it can also have its lows – when the cabin fever sets in after a few days at home. A good...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/6-family-games-to-play-at-xmas-that-actually-support-teen-learning/feed/ 0 How to encourage a growth mindset in your teen https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/how-to-encourage-a-growth-mindset-in-your-teen/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/how-to-encourage-a-growth-mindset-in-your-teen/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:16:21 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=12367 Every child has creativity and curiosity in them. But some experiences in their past – like getting a low grade on a test, or being told they were wrong in class – might’ve knocked their confidence. They might be afraid...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/how-to-encourage-a-growth-mindset-in-your-teen/feed/ 0 4 steps to help your teen overcome setbacks https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/4-steps-to-help-your-teen-overcome-setbacks/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/4-steps-to-help-your-teen-overcome-setbacks/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:04:25 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=10606 Whether it’s a lower-than-expected grade, or news of not making the football team – every teen (and adult!) experiences disappointment. It’s a part of life! As a parent though, it’s hard to see your child go through painful emotions following...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/4-steps-to-help-your-teen-overcome-setbacks/feed/ 0 5 expert-led learning hacks to help your teen fulfil their potential https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/expert-learning-hacks-prof-barbara-oakley/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/expert-learning-hacks-prof-barbara-oakley/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:28:41 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=10845 All teens learn differently and at different speeds. But, there are some techniques that will help information stick and solidify their learning. Here, we ask Professor Barbara Oakley, a world-renowned educator, for her top 5 learning hacks to help your...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/expert-learning-hacks-prof-barbara-oakley/feed/ 0 Does your teen need extra support with school? 5 signs to look out for https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/does-your-child-need-support-with-school-5-red-flags-to-look-out-for/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/does-your-child-need-support-with-school-5-red-flags-to-look-out-for/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:40:07 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=12091 Worried about your child at school? As a parent, it can be hard to get the full picture of how your teen is doing – especially at the start of the new term. If you think they might struggling with...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/does-your-child-need-support-with-school-5-red-flags-to-look-out-for/feed/ 0 How to get your teen into reading this summer – and 10 books to get them started https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/5-ways-to-get-your-teen-into-reading-this-summer/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/5-ways-to-get-your-teen-into-reading-this-summer/#respond Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:37:40 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=11788 Summer is the perfect time for your teen to relax and recharge. And the break from the school routine also opens doors for them to learn things they wouldn’t during term time. Reading is a great way to spark their...

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]]> https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/5-ways-to-get-your-teen-into-reading-this-summer/feed/ 0 The night before an exam: a parent checklist https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-night-before-an-exam-a-parent-checklist/ https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/the-night-before-an-exam-a-parent-checklist/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 21:52:05 +0000 https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/?p=11298 The night before an exam can be a nail-biting time for your teen. They’ve spent ages revising, and now the big day is so close. As a parent, you want to help them relax so that when they’re in the...

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