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Social Work and Executive Functioning: Q&A with Elizabeth Sorice
The Chicago Family Tutor offers coaching and tutoring services to support individuals, students and families who are seeking to improve their executive functioning, achieve academic or professional goals or live the life that they envision …
Solutions That Actually Work: Q&A with Eileen Nordmeyer
The Chicago Family Tutor exists to support individuals, students and families to find solutions that work for them and are sustainable throughout life. For many people, the trial and error of finding those solutions can …
6 Tips for SAT Prep
1) Start With a Full-Length Practice Test Students need to take numerous full-length practice tests before taking an official exam because it allows them to improve their understanding of the test and their test-taking endurance. …
Exams and Executive Functioning: Q&A with Maurice Wright
The Chicago Family Tutor exists to provide students, individuals and families with the support they need to reach their goals, manage their lives with confidence and develop habits that cultivate joy and peace in their …
Leveraging Personal Interests in Coaching: Q&A with Megan Utne
The Chicago Family Tutor supports individuals, students and families to discover and develop ownership of their values and goals. For most, strong connections between strengths and interests is key to a successful journey in becoming …
Why Grades Are Important
Now before you get too stressed by the title of this entry, note that I didn’t say “good grades” are important. Of course, good grades are much more fun to receive, but they aren’t any …
How to Start New Year Habits That Work
The fresh start of January 1st is always an exciting time. Everyone is full of resolve and hope that this next year is going to be SO much better than the last. However, without changing …
Tis the Season to be Generous
While the holidays can be hectic and stressful, they are the perfect time for joy and generosity. Benevolence for its own sake is wonderful, of course, but studies have shown that giving to others provides …
Make Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Less Stressful
If you are wondering how to make last-minute holiday shopping less stressful, this blog is for you! Grab a notebook, make yourself a cup of tea, and get ready to make some lists. My grandfather …