Educational Connections

If your child is in 11th grade or headed into 12th grade soon, it’s time to start thinking about the SAT or the ACT. But where to start? Should your child take the SAT, the ACT, or both? When should preparation begin? How many times should the test be taken? If you’ve got questions like these and […]

It’s the start of a new year, and if you’re like many parents across our area, you’re looking for new ways to help your kids develop strong habits at home and school. Last Thursday, I spoke with WTOP on ideas to make a positive change for the new year.   Q: How can parents help […]

As students prepare for exams before winter break, many are having a hard time getting and staying focused when their cell phones are inches away. We know taking away these electronics will cause a battle and result in an argument, but how do we get them to focus on studying and not Snapchat? Today, I […]

Summer is officially over and kids are back in school. In some households, back to school also means back to stress. So, how can parents make the transition into the school year more successful and less stressful? This week, I was able to interview with WTOP radio about starting off a successful school year without the stress. […]

On Wednesday, I had the pleasure of being interviewed for a segment on WTOP radio about finishing summer work! Completing those school-issued summer assignments should be a big priority, and here’s why. Listen to the clip or read below for all the tips.   With only a few weeks left in the summer, how much of a priority should summer work […]

Today I had the pleasure of being interviewed for a segment on WTOP radio. You can listen to the clip below.   Many parents and kids alike have grand plans of taking a break from learning over the summer to recharge, but studies show that this isn’t always a good idea. To read the transcript, […]

There’s no better time than now to help your child establish great study habits for the rest of the school year. Just what are the top skills kids need for school success? Click here to listen to my interview with Sean Anderson and Hilary Howard from WTOP. For those who’d rather read than listen, here’s a […]

Today I had the pleasure of being interviewed for a segment on WTOP radio. You can listen to the clip below.     To read the transcript and an extra tip not included in the audio, read on!   Do kids really need to keep practicing academic skills over the summer?  Don’t they need a […]

In this podcast  Educational Connections’ President, Ann Dolin, M.Ed. speaks about what parents can do to boost their child’s motivation and foster resiliency. Parents who listen to this podcast will learn: The main reasons students struggle to stay motivated in school The latest research on rewards and consequences Effective communication strategies – how to talk […]

Many parents feel as if video games are controlling their children’s lives and that their kids are addicted to technology. But when it comes to video games: do they hurt or help? Can there be a positive effect? Educational Connections’ President, Ann Dolin, recently appeared on WTOP to discuss what the research says about video games and […]