How to Tutor Your Own Child : Boost Grades and Instill a Lifelong Love of Learning - Without Paying for a Professional Tutor

A top academic tutor gives parents the tools they need to inspire after-school learning at home, without having to hire a pricey tutor. Marina Koestler Ruben, in-house tutor at Sidwell Friends School (better known as the school the Obama daughters attend), knows a thing or two about today's high pressure for academic achievement. But instead of spending hundreds of dollars on private tutors or impersonal learning centers, Ruben recommends that parents nurture after-school learning at home--while strengthening their relationship with their child. Her holistic guide teaches parents how to incorporate one-on-one education techniques into homework sessions and day-to-day family interactions. Built on the "Six-Step Session" format and filled with creativity-enhancing tips and troubleshooting tricks, this manual shares secrets for tutoring in any subject--and will inspire parents to inspire their kids.