by Nina Parrish | Jun 24, 2020 | ACT Prep, College, College Coaching, Education, Fredericksburg, New SAT, Parenting, PSAT, SAT Prep, School, Test Strategies
If you are a rising senior who is trying to take the SAT in order to apply to college during the fall or spring of your senior year, it has undoubtedly been a stressful process. Many SAT and ACT test dates in the spring and early summer were canceled and it seemed...
by Nina Parrish | Jun 11, 2020 | Children, Community, COVID-19, Education, Fredericksburg, Homeschool, Parenting, School, Stay At Home
Many parents have been wondering what school will look like in the fall. Yesterday Governor Northam released a three phase plan for reopening schools with Phase I effective immediately. Here is the detailed plan: Phase I During phase one remote online learning...
by Nina Parrish | Aug 3, 2017 | Children, Community, Family, Fredericksburg, Parenting, School Supply Drive, Summer Activities
Ten Tips for Tax Free Weekend Back to School Shopping in Virginia The Virginia Sales Tax Holiday or Tax Free Weekend is coming up this Friday, August 4th through Sunday, August 6th. During this time period, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear,...
by Nina Parrish | May 12, 2017 | Children, Education, Family, Fredericksburg, Parenting, Students, Summer Activities
School is almost over and the kids are ready for SUMMERl! It’s time to play video games, go to the pool and really just relax. While these are all fun summer activities, it turns out that inactive summers can really result in what’s called the “Summer Slide”. All kids...
by Nina Parrish | Aug 29, 2016 | Children, Community, Education, Fredericksburg, Parenting, School, Spotsylvania, Students, Test Strategies, Tutoring
Have you ever had an important project or paper to do and found that you suddenly had an urgent need to reorganize your pictures on Facebook, browse “how to” videos on YouTube, or clean out your closet? Procrastination is a thief of time and a guaranteed way...