Something Wasn’t Clicking—And I Couldn’t Figure Out Why
A mom’s story of trusting her gut, finding the missing pieces, and watching her daughter’s brain come back online. Emmersyn is the youngest of five. So when she started struggling, her mom didn’t panic. She’d seen all kinds of learning styles in her older kids. She knew every child was different. She tried all the […]
My child is falling apart and I don’t know how to help…
If you’re reading this because your child is unraveling—and nothing you’ve tried is working—I want to tell you two things: First: You are not failing. Second: There is hope. And that hope doesn’t live in another curriculum switch, a stricter routine, or another “just try harder” conversation. I’ve sat across from parents in tears, trying […]
Safety First, Grades Later
I still remember the moment a mother looked across the table at me and whispered through tears, “This is not the boy I brought you.” I didn’t flinch. I smiled warmth and gratitude and said, “Exactly. That’s the goal—to give him back to you, even better than you brought him.” When her son first walked […]
From Broken Chairs to Break Through Moments
When Joel first came for tutoring, he was a force of nature—loud, intense, and often hard on everything he touched. If something could be slammed, snapped, or broken, it usually was. Beneath all that energy was a heart that was tender and full of potential, just waiting to shine. Joel had been testing limits—his own […]
Discipline or Nervous System?
You were just trying to get out the door. One reminder to grab shoes, another to get their backpack and suddenly, your child is yelling, crying, or shutting down completely. It feels like the reaction doesn’t match the moment. And you are left wondering: What just happened? We see it all the time. A student […]
New Year New Name!
We are starting 2025 with incredible news! After nearly 20 amazing years as Poulsbo Tutoring, we’re thrilled to announce a beautiful new chapter in our journey. This Spring, we will share it with the world, but for now, it’s just for you: Say hello to Bright Heart Learning! So, what’s changed? In one sense—nothing. It’s […]
Holiday Gift Guide
Whether you’re shopping for a budding scientist, a creative artist, or a math whiz in the making, we’ve put together a list of educational gift ideas that will keep your child engaged and excited long after the wrapping paper is gone. The kinds of gifts that they’ll actually want to use—no eye rolls, I promise!Here’s […]
46 Ways to Connect With Your Student
The best thing you can give your student is you! Your time, presence, and attention is critical to their wellbeing. Your shared experiences strengthen the bond and connection between you! Pour on the love and affection – providing secure connection points. Kids learn their sense of security, develop empathy for others and how to regulate […]
What does Executive Function support look like?
I am guessing you’ve already typed into the search bar “executive function support near me?” That’s because this year it has been our #1 requested area of support! More and more families are recognizing they need help and want their students to embrace their school work and home responsibilities in a more effective way. Parents […]
Is Tutoring a quick fix?
“So, you work with students for a couple of months and then they’re gone, right?” “No!” I say “I mean, maybe…. but very rarely.” The question wasn’t a surprise to me, but this guy was floored by our answer! Most of the time our students start with us thinking it’ll just be for a few […]
