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Academic Parenting Articles

5 Overlooked Reading Comprehension Benefits

Reading comprehension is the most important academic fundamental, with immeasurable benefits. Some reading comprehension benefits are well-documented: improved reasoning skills, insightful writing, faster reading, and better performance in many subjects. These...

Improve Your Child’s Academic Confidence

Academic confidence distinguishes the top students from everyone else. At Lafayette Academy, we do whatever we can to help our students gain more confidence in school. We personalize instruction so our students can experience "aha" moments in their tutoring sessions...

Does Your Child Have Learning Disabilities or Challenges?

When students struggle in school, they're stressed and they lose confidence. Most students benefit from individualized instruction that leverages their strengths and helps them overcome (or eliminate) their challenges. One-on-one sessions or small groups allow tutors...

Love of Learning

How to Nurture Your Children's Love of Learning “Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I will learn.” – Benjamin Franklin Parents can learn a thing or two from this insightful quote. A key to nurturing a love of learning in children lies in...