Like Ross from “Friends” says: Piv-ot!
When a strategy isn’t working, it’s easy to push harder and hope it eventually clicks. Flexible thinking develops when students...
Are you saying I should read the directions?
We’ve all skipped reading directions before starting a task. It feels faster to get in, get out, and move on—until...
Fix the bottleneck
New Year’s resolutions tend to focus on big goals and big changes. Executive function grows in a different way, through...
What do you notice? Clues abound!
Winter vacation changes the pace of everything. Fewer transitions. Fewer deadlines. Fewer “hurry-ups.” This winter break, notice what feels easier...
Getting things done before getting on screens
Most families know this truth: There’s no magic answer to reducing screen time, and eliminating it altogether isn’t realistic. However, small,...
There are many reasons students avoid reading
There are many reasons students avoid reading. For some, the reading feels long and their stamina isn’t quite there yet....
From passive to high impact!
Before any test, a few minutes of planning can dramatically improve how effectively your child studies. For best results on...
Progress isn’t always immediately visible
As we head into Thanksgiving, it’s a great time to remind our kids (and ourselves!) that progress isn’t always immediately...
One small step is actually one giant leap
We often wait to feel ready before we start, but more often it’s the starting that makes us feel ready....
With gratitude to all who have served
On Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank those who have served. Our veterans have shown courage, discipline, and...
I’m gonna make this place your home
If you’ve ever watched your child wander through the house asking, “Where’s my Chromebook?” or “Has anyone seen my backpack?”,...
Flexibility in colder weather
As after-school schedules shift into winter, schoolwork ramps up, and daylight fades, routines that worked in September and October may...