A great number of parents who call TeamUP! Tutors are riddled with guilt. “If only I had called you sooner” is their constant refrain. But how is a parent supposed to know when it’s time to call-in the pros?

The education experts at GreatSchools.net encourage parents to catch the problem early. “The most compelling reason to hire a tutor is if your child is having trouble in school. In this case, don’t delay seeking help.” Criteria for families considering a tutor include:

• grades don’t reflect the amount of effort being put in
• homework is incomplete or done incorrectly
• student exhibits a lack of confidence or low motivation
• misbehavior at school becomes an issue
• student is anxious or ill-prepared for tests

The article points out that many high school students would have been better off with earlier one-on-one tutoring intervention. As true as this may be, we say stop the recriminations and focus on the challenges facing your student today.

A professional tutor and well-managed tutoring program can gradually to fill past learning gaps while addressing your child’s immediate learning needs. As your student makes progress, you’ll see that it’s not just tutor time. It’s guilt-free tutor time!