As a college freshman at UMass Lowell, I have experienced a lot of changes in my life in the last three months and am in the process of adjusting to college life. In this short window of time I went from being a high school student to a high school graduate, and a college student. I also moved from my childhood home where I had lived for the majority of my life to an enormous…
If a child has known food allergies, preparation is key before they return to the classroom this fall. Common food allergies for children include peanuts, milk, and eggs. Coordination between parents, teachers and school staff will be key in managing any severe food allergies. Each school has a different guidelines for accommodating students with food allergies and parents should be aware of these policies. Parents should bring in a written physician’s note to their child’s…
Planning on starting the new school year off stress-free? Staying organized will help you set new goals and make it even easier to complete them throughout the school year. The good news is that there are many ways to approach being organized to help suit everyone’s own unique way of doing things. Being organized saves time and can also be a great way to bring your creativity to your daily assignments. Having an agenda book…
Boston Tutoring Services is excited to share the Open House dates of local schools. Take the time to research these schools and visit the ones that seem like a good fit for your family. Open Houses are a great way to experience a day on campus and meet the staff. This week we are featuring British International School of Boston located in Boston, MA. The British International School of Boston…
Boston Tutoring Services is excited to share the Open House dates of local schools. Take the time to research these schools and visit the ones that seem like a good fit for your family. Open Houses are a great way to experience a day on campus and meet the staff. This week we are featuring Dana Hall School located in Wellesley, MA. Dana Hall School Open House dates…
Boston Tutoring Services is excited to share the Open House dates of local schools. Take the time to research these schools and visit the ones that seem like a good fit for your family. Open Houses are a great way to experience a day on campus and meet the staff. This week we are featuring Cambridge Montessori School located in Cambridge, MA. The Cambridge Montessori School Open House is on October 25,…
Nowadays, teens and tweens alike have cell phones, which is both an added security for parents and a new distraction for your child. Whether you decide to allow your child to have a mobile device in high school or middle school, here’s a few important guidelines for managing cellphone usage for your child. Establish set times for your child to access his or her cell phone. Rather than being connected with friends 24/7, along with…
With the summer season now at its end, that means the beginning of the school year is here for a lot of folks. Developing routines, meeting new teachers, and learning more difficult subjects can be a stressful time for students. Beat the back-to-school blues this September by making this transition into a positive and fun experience for your child. Begin your school routine early. Create a schedule during the last few weeks of summer to gently…
Newton Sewing Studio is our next local business of the week. Located in Newtonville, Newton Sewing Studio offers a variety of classes, camps, and parties to kids (as young as 5) and adults. This September will be the third year of NSS, and Brian Remlinger, the founder, took some time to answer our questions. Brian has been teaching sewing in the Newton area for the past five years. Boston Tutoring Services: Which age groups…