“Why get a tutor?”, some may ask. A parent’s commitments are never ending. Whether or not you have a 9-5 job, parenting itself is a full time venture! The to do list can be daunting, from piles of laundry (where does it all come from?!), to cooking for fussy eaters, cleaning up constant mess, school runs, grocery shopping, helping with homework, staying in touch with teachers, keeping up with doctors appointments, play dates, after school activities, daily parenting struggles… and trying to fit a social life in between all of this! 

Part of this phenomenon is that we’re not sure what sort of expectations to set for our children, or for ourselves. It’s not fair to expect kids to perform at their best while adults are struggling, but we also want to secure our children’s future, which requires working hard today. These expectations can place strain on our relationship with our children and within our families in general. This is where a tutor can help!

Why it’s better to get a tutor

Here’s why you should get a BrightSparkz tutor:

1. Problem areas are best tackled early, before they contribute to larger subject difficulties. A tutor will help your child to understand any problem areas, by explaining things in a way suited to their learning style. They will also help your child practice until the problem area is no longer a problem!
2. Studying: Do you know your child’s learning style and study methods best suited to it? Do you know how memory works? Our tutors do! Make every study session invaluable by ensuring your child is using their individual optimal study techniques. Our Study Skills Crash Course can teach them how!
3. Homework takes valuable time and can build frustration for both you and your child! As well as tackling problem areas, tutors are great for helping your child with their homework. This will also allow them to pick up any problem areas or missing building blocks along the way.
4. Building blocks are the basics of any subject that are taught in the first few years of school. If your child misses or misunderstands one of these, it can cause issues later on. Our tutors know how to find any missing building blocks, and fill these gaps in your child’s knowledge. 
5. Expansion & mental stimulation are important for any child’s mental growth. If your bright spark of a child easily gets bored in class, they may feel this way even more. A tutor can engage your child by going beyond the curriculum and class material, making learning exciting and enjoyable!
6. Subject expertise: Our tutors are subject experts! This means no more Googling “how to do long division” only to have your child tell you “that’s not what my teacher said”. Getting an experienced tutor will ensure that your child knows everything they need to know about their subject!

 

BrightSparkz can help

BrightSparkz Tutors has been here to take the load off of your child’s education since 2007. Our hand selected, trained & qualified tutors can help ensure your child’s education is in the best possible hands – giving you a well-deserved break! Get a BrightSparkz tutor today.

 

This article was originally published on our sister-site.  Written by Tessa Cooper, BrightSparkz Staff & Blog Writer