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Ann Dolin

Ann Dolin
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About Ann Dolin

Ann K. Dolin is a former Fairfax County, VA public school teacher with over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Ann's undergraduate degree is in Child Psychology with Teacher Certification for grades 1-8. She received her M.Ed. in Special Education from Boston College and now resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children. Ann is also the author of the award-winning book Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions to Stress-Free Homework. In her book, Ann reveals the core problems that commonly lead to homework stress and offers over 100 proven solutions to parents to tackle each situation.

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5 Solutions to De-Stress the After School Schedule
In a recent KidsHealth survey, almost 90 percent of students said they felt stressed day in and day out. And so often, when kids are stressed, their parents are as well. Just as much pressure can be felt after the school bell rings as during school hours. If your after-school schedule feels more hurried, stressful, and complicated than you would prefer, try the following the solutions to make life a little simpler for you and your child: Reassess the After-School Schedule I'm sure we can all agree that each child is different - some thrive on hectic schedules, whereas others crave downtime.... continue reading
Minimize School Morning Chaos by Making a "Launch Pad"
School is starting - and that means school morning stress. In years past, have you found yourself struggling through chaotic mornings - trying to get your kids dressed, fed and out the door for school? It doesn't have to be that way! Michael is a freckle-faced fourth grader always on the move. He loves to read, write and do well in class, so his mom was surprised when Michael's teacher reported that he was not handing in his daily homework. She certainly checked every night to make sure it was done. A visit to the family's home after school one day revealed the source of Michael's problem.... continue reading
10 Tips to Help Your Elementary Schooler Study for a Test
‘Tis the season for testing our kids like there’s no tomorrow. As much as we complain about all the testing going on in schools these days, the truth is that when the H groundwork for good habits is set early on, students are more likely to experience success and increased motivation. You can make a difference in your child’s academic performance now and in the future by trying some of the following tips: Studying for Math 1. Use a Dry Erase Board - To practice for an upcoming test, write a few math problems on a small dry erase board. Kids love using dry erase boards and many prefer them... continue reading
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