Learn how to influence your kid so they don’t have to do school the hard way.
There is a way for your kid to accomplish more in high school with less stress.
Whether they are neurotypical or not, nearly all students do better with systems and structures to accommodate their specific needs and strengths.
It’s not a matter of studying longer or harder. It’s about having the self-awareness and executive functioning skills to get off the road to burnout, and onto a path of sustainable success.
The challenge? Getting teens on board with a new routine or persuading them to accept help can be easier said than done.
So let’s figure out an effective way for you to lead them in the right direction, without doing everything for them.
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Sheila Akbar, PhD is President & CEO of Signet Education, a full service education consulting company offering holistic support to teens and their families as they navigate high school and the college admissions process.
Sheila joined the Signet team in the summer of 2010, bringing with her a wealth of experience teaching SAT, ACT, GRE, literature, and composition in both one-on-one and classroom settings. Sheila loves both teaching and learning, and finds nothing more rewarding than working closely with students to overcome the challenges they face. Sheila holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Harvard University and two doctoral degrees from Indiana University.
Sheila's bright and uplifting perspective on college prep is changing the face of what it means to parent through the high-school-to-college years. With a deep belief in the successful partnership of parents and teens, her influence is affecting student after student and family after family to reach beyond their dreams to new levels of success. She and her team at Signet Education have seen more than 10K students' lives changed through meaningful academic mentorship.