Even smart, motivated kids may have times where they need a little extra help when it comes to their academic pursuits. And while most parents can provide for this need in the beginning, offering assistance with math, science, history, and language at least through grade school, some adults may lose the ability to help their kids with homework as the subject matter becomes more advanced. Plus, most working parents already have a pretty full plate between the time constraints imposed by holding a job, running a household, and seeing to the many necessities of their family. So they simply may not have much time left over to sit and do homework with their kids. Luckily, there are professionals out there who can provide your children with the extra attention and instruction they need. And there are several types of tutors to consider.

For starters, you may want to look into tutoring programs that are sponsored by your child’s school or community organizations. These generally take place after school and they are meant to help underprivileged children get the help they need when they can’t afford paid tutoring services. In most cases the tutors are volunteers, and they may be teachers, advanced older students, or even college students seeking experience or simply looking to give something back to their community. In any case, your child may be eligible for free services in your area. And while you might balk at instruction that comes from other students, learning from a peer may be more helpful in some cases than learning from a teacher.

Of course, if you have the money to pay for a tutor there are many more options. For example, [Read more…]