Distressed to Destressed: Overcoming Test Anxiety

By Audrey Kirt Did you know that standardized tests used to contain protocol in case a student threw up on the test booklet? Rather than digging into the reason for this testing sickness, people who noticed enough students vomiting from the stress of a test only added instructions for that occasion. While the ethics of standardized […]
Preparing for Online Tutoring

By Ja’Naya Bromley Have you ever wondered how you can set your child up for success before their first online tutoring session? It can be difficult to know how to get them prepared and ready. What if they don’t have everything they need? What if they are nervous? What happens if they become easily distracted? I […]
Overcoming Comma Confusion

By Audrey Kirt I’ll never forget the frustration of seeing “Run-on” scrawled across nearly every paragraph of my graded essays in school. Even with an English degree, commas baffled me for years. When my mom was homeschooling me, her advice was to just put a comma where you pause, but this technique only made me second-guess […]
Confident Learners: Navigating Dyslexia Together

By McKenzie Borst Navigating dyslexia can be difficult, but if you suspect your child may have it, I want to offer some tools to help them feel confident in their comprehension writing and study skills. Navigating dyslexia can be difficult, but if you suspect your child may have it, I want to offer some tools to […]
Tried and True Test Taking Tips

By Audrey Kirt Starting in third grade in most states, standardized tests are the cornerstone of academic achievement in today’s schools. But what if your student struggles with the multiple choice format? First, remember that a test is only measuring the taker’s ability at that moment; it is never an indication of overall intelligence. Students can place […]
Supporting Emotional Growth with Christian Tutors for Homeschool Families

By Audrey Kirt Many families who reach out to Family Focused Tutors are seeking support for schooling or full-time homeschooling due to anxiety or stress at school. Even if your child has been homeschooled for years, watching them struggle with emotions related to their academic abilities can be difficult. Family Focused Tutors can help your […]