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Early Signs Tutoring: For Parents: Early Signs Your Child Needs Academic

Falling grades are only one signal. Here are the earlier ones parents often miss, and what to do about each.

Lucy Wambui6 min read
What you pay for
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Private Tutor Costs: For Parents: 5 Key Factors Influencing

Tutor prices vary widely. Here’s what drives the cost, how to compare tutors fairly, and how to get the most from each hour.

Lucy Wambui5 min read
Even if maths isn’t your thing
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Maths Homework Support: For Parents: Effective Strategies

You don’t need to know the answer to be useful. These questions and habits help more than explaining it yourself.

Daniel Otieno7 min read
Online or in person?
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Online Tutoring: For Parents: Choosing Between Online and In-Person Tutoring

For most students, yes, as long as a few things are in place. Here’s how to decide and how to set up online lessons well.

Lucy Wambui6 min read
Questions to ask
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Tutor Selection: For Parents: Essential Questions to Find the Right Tutor

Qualifications matter, but fit matters more. Use these questions before you book regular lessons.

Grace Wanjiru6 min read
Calmer evenings
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Managing Homework Time: For Parents: 7 Effective Ways to Manage Homework Time

A predictable routine, a clear start and less hovering. Simple changes that make homework time calmer.

Grace Wanjiru5 min read
Reading at home
For parents

Early Reading Skills: For Parents: Practical Tips to Support

Phonics, reading together and lots of talk. Practical ways to support early readers in ten minutes a day.

Aisha Mohamed7 min read
Support without stress
For parentsKCSE

Teen Revision Support: For parents: Supporting teen revision without conflict

Practical ways parents can support revision at home, from someone who has taught hundreds of Form 4s.

Grace Wanjiru5 min read