According to a report from the Division of Research, children aged 8 to 12 spend an average of 4-6 hours a day in front of a…
Author: Shaheen Lakhani
Shaheen Lakhani
Shaheen is a passionate educator with a master’s in educational psychology and experience as a teacher and center director of a tutoring center. She is dedicated to helping families and schools create environments where children thrive, sharing insights to foster academic success and emotional well-being.
We’re all familiar with AI in our daily lives—whether it’s Siri helping us set reminders or Netflix suggesting the perfect movie based on our preferences. But…
In today’s world, technology is woven into nearly every aspect of our daily lives—especially for children. From smartphones to social media, kids increasingly connect with friends,…
For many families, the thought of preparing for college seems to ramp up in high school, but in reality, it starts much earlier. A student struggling…
If you’ve ever felt like your child’s schedule is more packed than yours, you’re not alone. Between sports practices, music lessons, and after-school clubs, many parents…
As a busy grad student, I had to learn to manage my time effectively, which initially felt overwhelming. However, it made a difference when I implemented…
When I first started working with elementary students, I quickly learned that literacy is much more than just reading words on a page. It’s the foundation…
The Simple View of Reading is a research-based framework highlighting two essential skills for reading success: decoding (breaking words into sounds and letters) and language comprehension…
Imagine this: a third grader, Michael, comes into a tutoring session feeling frustrated because he can’t keep up with his peers during group reading. He knows…
Reading is foundational to every child’s academic journey, yet the path to mastery often requires targeted, evidence-based support. In tutoring 3rd-5th graders, I’ve witnessed how integrating…