Have you ever heard a child say how useless they are as they’ve failed an exam, or seen their face fall when academically compared to their peers? It’s heart-wrenching. The sad truth is that there is a fixation in society on being perfect. Social media encourages it, and young people are exposed to it every […]
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I’m just not good enough…
Thursday, February 27th, 2020How to conquer low self-confidence
Monday, October 28th, 2019One of the biggest issues affecting a child’s academic performance is lack of confidence. It can strike at any time or age – and have seriously long-lasting effects. No wonder – here at 121 Home Tutors – scores of worried parents approach us about this problem every year. Sadly, a lack of self-esteem can be […]
Have you set your academic goals yet?
Thursday, September 5th, 2019If you had a bad school year, dipped last term, failed an exam, didn’t do as well as expected or just simply didn’t get your act together, guess what? You can wipe the slate clean and start again. It’s never too late to start! Though it seems daunting at first, if you take practical action […]
I’m rubbish, I’ve failed! What to do if your child says this!
Wednesday, January 24th, 2018Hands up who’s heard these heartbreaking words? You’d not be alone. These days, there is so much pressure for children to be perfect, to ‘win’ all the time and be as good as everyone else at everything. Sooner rather than later, insecurity rears its head and you’ve one unhappy child with zero confidence on your hands. […]
Six signs your child could benefit from private tuition
Friday, January 5th, 2018Are you a parent who’s worried about your child’s future? Perhaps their behaviour or grades have concerned you and you’re unsure how to help? Maybe you’ve been thinking about hiring a personal tutor for some time, but are unsure whether your child needs individual support? When is it time to get outside help? Your school years aren’t always […]
Is your quiet child invisible in class?
Sunday, November 5th, 2017Well-behaved children at school are the silent majority. And yet, it only takes one or two ‘noisy’ peers in a classroom to disrupt your child’s learning. While teachers do their best to curtail disruptive children, sometimes the quiet ones are overlooked. What could this mean for your child and what can you do to prevent it? Is […]
The Power of Praise
Friday, October 27th, 2017When your child comes home devastated if they’ve done badly in a test, didn’t secure the ‘expected’ levels or has bombed in an end of term mock exam, the first reaction is often to panic. If you find it bewildering how to help your child overcome disappointment, you’d not be alone. Some children don’t just ‘brush off’ a feeling of failure […]
Why hire a private tutor?
Sunday, October 15th, 2017Why are more and more parents turning to private tuition to support their child achieve? Everyone has a personal reason, of course. However, as one of the top tuition services across Manchester and Cheshire, here are just four reasons we constantly come across: A confidence booster If your child is struggling at school, and just can’t get a […]
Can your dreams come true?
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017What dream future has your child set their sights on? Maybe they want to be a scientist, a teacher, travel the world, be a doctor… Whatever the dream, education will help them move towards achieving those goals. Except, while that sounds fantastic, life can sometimes get in the way. For instance, many enquiries we receive from worried parents stem […]