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June 10, 2025

Lazy Bones

There’s a laundry service for Syracuse University students called Lazy Bones. At first glance, the name might raise an eyebrow....

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June 3, 2025

Back to the Future!

You may receive an eye roll for this one, but hear us out. Before summer break begins, invite your child...

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May 27, 2025

More Z’s, more resilience

Sleep is the ultimate academic power tool, and too many kids are running on empty.   After Memorial Day, we’re...

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May 20, 2025

Up next: Summer!

The quieter weeks of July and August provide a golden opportunity to build executive function skills without the pressure of...

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May 13, 2025

Courage is not always a roar

We’re feeling reflective today. Spring is a busy and often overwhelming time of year for students and families. It brings...

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May 6, 2025

You are your child’s hype person

The end of the school year can bring a wave of stress that chips away at your child's confidence. That...

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April 29, 2025

Success isn’t given. It’s earned every day.

This weekend’s NFL Draft was full of exciting moments—dreams realized for some, and disappointment for others. Among the headlines was...

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April 22, 2025

Jumpstart end-of-year success!

The end of the school year can feel like a whirlwind of papers, tests, and projects—but with a little strategy,...

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April 15, 2025

Emerging ADHD research

If you’re parenting a child with ADHD or you yourself have ADHD, Sunday’s New York Times Magazine article, “The ADHD...

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April 8, 2025

Get out the map!

Rubrics are scoring guides teachers use to clearly communicate expectations for assignments and projects. They break down how work will...

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April 1, 2025

5, 4, 3, 2, 1

For some students, keeping track of time until big deadlines or events can be a challenge. A digital countdown tool...

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March 25, 2025

Haphazard or with purpose?

Many students tackle homework haphazardly, jumping between tasks without a plan. This can lead to stress and anxiety due to...

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