2016 | Tutor Doctor

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Dec 3, 2016 Keep your child’s skills sharp over the Christmas break

The Christmas holidays are almost here, which can often mean homework takes a back seat to celebrating. Even though a break is well-deserved, it’s also important that your child doesn’t lose any skills gained in the last academic term, especially as we...

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Dec 3, 2016 5 Christmas gift ideas for your kids that encourage learning

Christmas is just around the corner, which means lots of last minute shopping for gifts. Often when buying for your children it’s easy to just opt for whatever might be on their list for Santa. Here at Tutor Doctor we know how important it is that some...

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Dec 3, 2016 3 Note-Taking Tips for Back to School

Note-taking can certainly be a tricky skill to master for any student, and taking good notes is something that needs to be practiced in order to perfect. Here at Tutor Doctor we know how important concise and comprehensive notes are when it comes to revising,...

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Oct 3, 2016 Helping your teen choose a career

Choosing a career path is certainly one of life’s big decisions -- one that can be overwhelming for any teenager. Even though schools and colleges do offer career advice, often it is limited and not individualised enough to be inspiring. Here at Tutor...

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Aug 3, 2016 Going Back to School With a Positive Attitude

The summer break is over, which means it’s time for your children to head back to school. For some kids, school- with its strict teachers and never ending mountain of homework, can mean they dread going back in the classroom. Here at Tutor Doctor we know...

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Jun 3, 2016 Recognising Dyslexia in Children and Teenagers

If you are finding that your child is struggling at school or finding it hard to keep up with their classmates, there may be a few contributing factors- including dyslexia. As the signs and symptoms of dyslexia differ from person to person, it can...

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Jun 3, 2016 7 Easy Ways to Get Your Children to Eat Fruit and Veggies

It’s certainly not uncommon for children to avoid eating fruit and veggies, often favouring unhealthy snacks such as crisps, chocolate and ice-cream. Fruit and vegetables are great sources of healthy vitamins and minerals, meaning they are an...

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May 3, 2016 11 Tips to Help Improve Your Exam Performance

Exam season has finally arrived, which means for many students lots of revision and a list of exams to get through. Here at Tutor Doctor we know how easy it can be to panic before your exams, meaning that sometimes your performance may not reflect all those...

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Apr 3, 2016 How to Stay Positive and Motivated During Your Exams

Exam season is quickly approaching, which for many students means a growing revision schedule and a bundle of nerves. Here at Tutor Doctor we know how stressful busy revision timetables and a long list of exams can be. That’s why we’ve come up with some...

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